§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he plans to give child benefit to foster carers who look after children under the age of 16. [34629]
§ Malcolm WicksI have been asked to reply.
Financial support for looked after children, including those placed with foster carers, is proved by local authorities under section 23 of the Children Act 1989. Foster carers receive an allowance under section 23 and are therefore not eligible for Child Benefit.