Children and Social Work Bill [Lords]

Debate between Edward Timpson and Victoria Borwick

3rd reading: House of Commons & Legislative Grand Committee: House of Commons & Report stage: House of Commons
Tuesday 7th March 2017 Commons Chamber

[Victoria Borwick (Kensington) (Con)]

I very much support the ambitions of this Bill. As we have all seen, there have been a number of changes during its passage. I want to be assured by the ministerial team that, notwithstanding those changes, we are monitoring the outcomes of safeguarding for those in residential care and those in boarding schools—not just those sent because of the care system but those who attend. Some of my constituents have raised concerns about that. I would very much welcome the Minister’s comments.

[Edward Timpson]

I can offer my hon. Friend that reassurance. The care plan outcomes of every child who is in care have to be closely monitored to make sure that, whatever their setting, they are achieving what the plan sets out. Of course, I am happy to discuss that with her further and to provide her with more detail about how we can do that in the future and keep a close eye on the issues that she has rightly raised.

[Victoria Borwick]

I thank the Minister.

Question put and agreed to.

Bill accordingly read the Third time and passed, with amendments.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Timpson and Victoria Borwick

Monday 4th July 2016 Commons Chamber

[Edward Timpson]

There is a small but increasing amount of evidence that backs the hon. Gentleman’s claim. That is why we want to look at this area more carefully, hence the national survey that is under way to enrich the evidence and knowledge to see what really works so that we can improve all the aspects of a child’s life to which he refers.

[Victoria Borwick (Kensington) (Con)]

10. What plans she has to ensure that reform of the school funding formula does not have a negative effect on schools in London.