Adoption

Debate between Baroness Billingham and Lord Elystan-Morgan

Tuesday 18th November 2014 Lords Chamber

[Lord Elystan-Morgan (CB)]

My Lords—

[Baroness Billingham (Lab)]

My Lords, every day delayed in finding a loving home for a child is a day wasted of the life of that child, and I speak as one who spent part of my childhood in care; I well remember the insecurity I felt. The Minister indicated that there had been some misunderstandings between various organisations and authorities. Can he assure this House that everything is being done to speed up and remove any obstacles? Adoption is such a crucial part of a child’s life that it has to be given the highest priority.