Debates between Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Baroness Howarth of Breckland during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Care Leavers: Life Chances

Debate between Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Baroness Howarth of Breckland
Wednesday 29th June 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Stowell of Beeston Portrait The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Stowell of Beeston) (Con)
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My Lords, we have only just started, so we are not at a point where anyone can shout, “This side”. The House seemed to be indicating to the noble Baroness on the Cross Benches.

Baroness Howarth of Breckland Portrait Baroness Howarth of Breckland
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I apologise; I did not see the noble Baroness. The Minister will know that the children who do worst at school and in life are those on child protection plans, rather than those coming into care. How will the Government ensure that such children have good parenting, either by being maintained in their own homes or being in permanent placements that will give them that life chance?