Written question WQ95630
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
Will the Cabinet Secretary assess whether there is bias in local authorities which is resulting in children and young people remaining in their family home instead of going into care?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Every child’s circumstances are different, and our legislation requires local authorities to act in the best interest of each child to ensure they are safe and have every opportunity to thrive.