Clause 18 - PLACING CHILDREN WITH PARENTAL CONSENT

Part of Adoption and Children Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:00 am on 29 November 2001.

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Photo of Mr Hilton Dawson Mr Hilton Dawson Labour, Lancaster and Wyre 10:00, 29 November 2001

I am sure that my hon. Friend would acknowledge that at some point in every adoption case a court appearance is necessary. Would not the use of placement orders in the manner that I described simplify that experience in court and resolve fundamental issues more efficiently?