Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 8750

Adoption

Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 22 October 2024

Question

Sir John Whittingdale

ConservativeMaldon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will issue a formal public apology on historic forced adoptions on behalf of the Government.

Answer

Janet Daby
I have the deepest sympathy with everyone affected by historic forced adoption. The practice was abhorrent and should never have taken place.The department is currently funding the Adoption England project ‘Improving Adoption Services for Adults’, which i...

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