Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund Debate
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Alice Macdonald
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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
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Alice Macdonald (Norwich North) (Lab/Co-op)
Like many colleagues, I wrote to the Minister recently regarding the fund, so I welcome today’s news. The adoption and special guardianship fund was described to me as a lifeline. I know that the Minister has touched on the timelines for funding allocations, but will she confirm that it will be up to county councils to apply for the funding, and will she give any indication of when the extra funding will reach councils and, therefore, families and children?
Janet Daby
I have sort of already answered my hon. Friend’s question. We will ensure that we look at the matter straightaway and that the roll-out takes place straightaway.