Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
Debate between Julia Lopez and Janet Daby(3 weeks, 5 days ago)
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Janet Daby
I absolutely agree that such decisions need to be made in a timely fashion. The Department and my officials are working at pace with the new information, and I very much appreciate the concern that the delay in this announcement has caused. We need to get on with the job to make sure that we can start ensuring the children’s therapies can continue and begin.
Julia Lopez (Hornchurch and Upminster) (Con)
Due to the funding uncertainty, my Havering constituent has not been able to access sensory therapy for her adopted son from the adoption and special guardianship support fund. She asked me in her utter frustration:
“why is this government trying to give my two biological children—raised in a good home—free breakfast while denying therapy for my adopted child, who desperately needs the support?”
I very much welcome today’s rushed announcement, but will the Minister provide assurance that resources will be put into processing any backlog in applications so that adopted children do not miss out on critical support?
Janet Daby
I understand the political points being made here. What I will say is that we are really pleased about the £50 million announcement. We are working and further information will come out as soon as possible regarding the funding.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Julia Lopez and Janet Daby(2 years, 1 month ago)
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The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Julia Lopez)
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Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)