§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with(a) local authorities and (b) the Independent Schools Council regarding placing looked after children in boarding schools. [110935]
§ Jacqui SmithMy right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education and Skills recently met the Independent Schools Council to discuss a range of issues, including the placement of looked after children in boarding schools. This issue has not arisen to date during my regular discussions with him or in discussions with local authority representatives.