Adoption Debate

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Childcare Payments Bill
Tuesday 18th November 2014

(9 years, 11 months ago)

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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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I agree entirely with my noble friend. Sir James Munby and the courts have been helpful in clarifying this recently.

Lord Lexden Portrait Lord Lexden (Con)
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My Lords, what action have the Government taken to improve and strengthen the overall support available to families who adopt children?

Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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We have just announced a £20 million adoption support fund to be rolled out nationwide from May, following some very successful pilots across 10 councils.

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