Written questions

Care Leavers: Death

Commons · Question 2363 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 2 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Carla Denyer

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the national review of care-leaver deaths announced on 16 April 2026, whether the review will examine deaths of unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people who have left care.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 2 Jun 2026

The government is committed to reviewing and addressing the number of early deaths amongst care experienced young people. We recognise that unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care leavers can be some of the most vulnerable people in our society bec...