Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Janet Daby (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Adoption
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has with the Scottish and Welsh Assemblies on the potential merits of issuing an apology to people affected by the adoption of children of unmarried women between 1949-1976.
- Answer
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Departmental officials have had, and will continue to have, discussions with the Scottish Government and the Welsh Assembly to understand and learn from their approaches. We are considering all aspects of this issue with the seriousness and sensitivity it deserves.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 70159
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Children Adoption Women Lone parents Scottish Government Welsh Government
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- 2026-09-11 11:57:10 +0100
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