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Children: Laming Report

My Lords, I can absolutely reassure the noble Lord that that is exactly the Government’s intention. That is why in response to the very important recommendation of the noble Lord, Lord Laming, on national leadership, we have introduced the new position that we are today appointing Sir Roger Singleton—the former head of Barnado’s, with many years’ experience—to advise us on the establishment of this cross-government national safeguarding delivery unit. It is not about creating more policy; it is about making sure that the change happens absolutely on the front line. That is cross-government, so all the different government departments are lined up and delivering. That will also be about providing the support and challenge to every local authority and children’s trust in the country, so that they can carry out their responsibilities and keep children safe.