PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Adoption (14 October 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will issue a formal public apology on historic forced adoptions on behalf of the Government.
Asked by:
Sir John Whittingdale (Conservative)
Asked by:
Sir John Whittingdale (Conservative)
Answer
I have the deepest sympathy with everyone affected by historic forced adoption. The practice was abhorrent and should never have taken place.
The department is currently funding the Adoption England project ‘Improving Adoption Services for Adults’, which is designed to maintain relationships and facilitate access to better support for adopted adults, including those adopted between 1940 to 1970.
The department will continue to review the offer, including looking to learn from the approach of the devolved nations, and will consider how we can collaborate across government to provide support.
Answered by:
Janet Daby (Labour)
22 October 2024
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