Adam Dance

Adam Dance

Liberal Democrat — Yeovil

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 January 2026

Debate

Local Authority Children’s Services

Contribution

Somerset council tells me that providers of residential homes for children in care can charge as much as £8,000 to £15,000 per week for one child, because they know that the council will have no other choice. Somerset council, however, is making good progress with its non-profit Homes and Horizons partnership. Does my hon. Friend agree that, to tackle profiteering companies, councils need more support to disrupt the market that provides residential homes?

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