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Debate between Edward Timpson and Graeme Morrice(9 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Timpson
I do agree that we need to ensure that where grandparents take on what is a huge responsibility, often through the kindness of their hearts—and which has a huge effect on their own lives—we should ensure that it has every chance of being a success, not just for them but, most importantly, for the children they are caring for. Whether it is to do with pay and conditions or more holistic support, we need to ensure that the whole-family approach, which the legislation we recently introduced tried to articulate and embed, has a chance to flourish more in future. I believe there is a recognition across the House that we need to do more.
Graeme Morrice (Livingston) (Lab)
3. What recent representations she has received on the financial management of academies; and if she will make a statement.