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Debate between Toby Perkins and Edward Timpson(11 years, 10 months ago)
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Mr Timpson
We must ensure that the child protection system that we have is as effective as possible. We are implementing the Munro reforms, which the hon. Lady’s party supports, both in relation to the statutory guidance on safeguarding and working together and in relation to better trained and higher quality social workers. We want protection to be in place for every child who needs it, but we must also provide the care that children require once they are in the care system. I want what the hon. Lady wants, which is the best possible care for all those children, and I hope she will join me in supporting Eileen Munro’s work so that we can ensure that it is provided.
Toby Perkins (Chesterfield) (Lab)
6. What recent representations he has received on his proposed changes to GCSEs; and if he will make a statement.