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David Simpson Excerpts
Monday 3rd September 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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It is vital that we ensure that international safeguards are present in respect of inter-country adoptions. When we come to look at the adoption panels, we will want to strike a balance to ensure that the right people are coming forward and being scrutinised appropriately with the minimum of delay.

David Simpson Portrait David Simpson (Upper Bann) (DUP)
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What more can the Government do to encourage and help older couples who wish to adopt children?