Children and Families Bill Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Children and Families Bill

Baroness Perry of Southwark Excerpts
Monday 14th October 2013

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Grand Committee
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Baroness Perry of Southwark Portrait Baroness Perry of Southwark (Con)
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My Lords, I ask the Minister: why is this not already happening? It seems crystal clear that at least keeping siblings in contact with each other is common sense, is vital and makes emotional sense. I do not understand why there is a problem here. Why are children being separated when they go into care or adoption proceedings?