New clause 9 - Registration of private foster parents

Part of Adoption and Children Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:00 am on 17 January 2002.

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Photo of Mr Hilton Dawson Mr Hilton Dawson Labour, Lancaster and Wyre 10:00, 17 January 2002

I agree with my hon. Friend; I have no doubt that the new clause would cover such an arrangement. I would be obliged, however, if she would tell me what would be so onerous about families registering with the local authority when they take on the huge responsibility of looking after children for several months during their GCSEs.