Oral QuestionTreasury

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 14 October 2020Answered: 20 October 2020

Asked by

Christian Wakeford

LabourBury South

Answering Minister

the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

I thank the hon. Member for raising those cases—they are harrowing cases for everyone in this country. The safety of children is of course paramount, and we are acting to keep them safe. We are implementing all the proposals consulted on to strengthen safeguarding as part of our early years foundation stage framework. An expert group is developing guidance on the effective use of CCTV—the point she makes—and considering whether it should be mandatory in early settings. I will ensure that she is updated as we take that work forward.