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Amendments 108 to 116, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Longfield, rightly emphasise the importance of children being placed as close as possible to their roots, relationships and communities. We know that, when this does not happen, it is more distressing for children, and it is more likely that a placement will break down and a child will go missing. This problem is particularly acute for children in London and other major cities, where property costs make creating more provision prohibitive.