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Adoption

Commons · Question 8750 · Tabled 14 Oct 2024 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 22 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Sir John Whittingdale

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

Answered by Janet Daby, 22 Oct 2024

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...