Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Laws and Paul Goggins

Monday 22nd April 2013 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Schools (Mr David Laws)]

I will look at this matter on behalf of my right hon. Friend. We are keen to ensure that policy on asbestos is evidence-based, and that there is clarity about the inquiry carried out by the HSE.

[Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)]

The average age for leaving home is 24, yet currently only one in 20 foster children is able to stay with their foster carers beyond their 18th birthday. If the Secretary of State is as shocked as I am by that, will he lead and co-ordinate an urgent initiative aimed at ensuring that every foster child, like any child, can leave home when they are ready?