Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 5 May 2026
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Long title
A Bill to require local authorities to publish information about looked after children in distance placements; to require local authorities to develop and publish sufficiency plans in respect of their duty under section 22G of the Children Act 1989; to require the Secretary of State to publish a national sufficiency plan in respect of looked after children in distance placements; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
16 October 2024 – 16 October 2024
- 2nd reading· Commons
28 March 2025 – 28 March 2025
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3784.