To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many local authorities in England and Wales have contracted out their provision for care leavers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many local authorities in England and Wales have contracted out their provision for care leavers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many former relevant children, as defined in the Government's guidance on Children (Leaving Care), there are in custody.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many former relevant children, as defined in the Government's guidance on Children (Leaving Care), there are in custody.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many and what proportion of care leavers were living in suitable accommodation (a) in total and (b) in each of the smallest geographical areas for which figures are available in each year since 2000; and if he will...

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many and what proportion of care leavers were living in suitable accommodation (a) in total and (b) in each of the smallest geographical areas for which figures are available in each year since 2000; and if he will...

These are very welcome regulations. It is rather nice to think that these things are on the move. I thank my noble friend for her exemplary introduction. After looking at the Explanatory Notes and the regulations, how shall we define a pathway plan? What will be its structure? Who will...

These are very welcome regulations. It is rather nice to think that these things are on the move. I thank my noble friend for her exemplary introduction. After looking at the Explanatory Notes and the regulations, how shall we define a pathway plan? What will be its structure? Who will...

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (England) Regulations 2009. Relevant Document: 18th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (England) Regulations 2009. Relevant Document: 18th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

These draft regulations set out arrangements for payment of a bursary to care leavers who are over 18, referred to in the Children Act 1989 as "former relevant children", who go on to pursue a course of higher education. Section 21 of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 requires...

These draft regulations set out arrangements for payment of a bursary to care leavers who are over 18, referred to in the Children Act 1989 as "former relevant children", who go on to pursue a course of higher education. Section 21 of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 requires...

I, too, thank the Minister for introducing the regulations. We warmly welcome moves for children who have spent time in care to be given resources to help overcome any disadvantage in relation to their peer group. The evidence set out in the impact assessment shows clearly that looked-after children, as...

I, too, thank the Minister for introducing the regulations. We warmly welcome moves for children who have spent time in care to be given resources to help overcome any disadvantage in relation to their peer group. The evidence set out in the impact assessment shows clearly that looked-after children, as...

I am grateful to noble Lords for the enthusiasm that they have shown for this statutory instrument. I shall attempt to answer all the questions. If I fail to pick up on a point, I will be very happy to write further to noble Lords. The noble Baroness, Lady Verma,...

I am grateful to noble Lords for the enthusiasm that they have shown for this statutory instrument. I shall attempt to answer all the questions. If I fail to pick up on a point, I will be very happy to write further to noble Lords. The noble Baroness, Lady Verma,...

I thank the Minister for introducing this order because it gives us an opportunity to speak about a group of people often left behind in society. The needs of care leavers as they progress into higher education and eventually into employment are a concern for us all. These young people...

I thank the Minister for introducing this order because it gives us an opportunity to speak about a group of people often left behind in society. The needs of care leavers as they progress into higher education and eventually into employment are a concern for us all. These young people...

Draft Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (England) Regulations 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (England) Regulations 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many children were in care in (a) Essex and (b) Castle Point in each of the last five years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many children were in care in (a) Essex and (b) Castle Point in each of the last five years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government which local authorities make specific mention of the accommodation needs of care leavers in their (a) housing and (b) homelessness strategies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government which local authorities make specific mention of the accommodation needs of care leavers in their (a) housing and (b) homelessness strategies.

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for minimum standards in respect of accommodation for young people leaving care; to impose a duty on local authorities to ensure that such standards are met; and for connected purposes." This Government have made massive...

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for minimum standards in respect of accommodation for young people leaving care; to impose a duty on local authorities to ensure that such standards are met; and for connected purposes." This Government have made massive...

Young People Leaving Care (Accommodation). Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading. (Bill 77 2008-09). To be read a second time on 19 June 2009.

Young People Leaving Care (Accommodation). Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading. (Bill 77 2008-09). To be read a second time on 19 June 2009.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many prisoners in England were previously children in care at any time during their lives and received a custodial sentence when they were juveniles.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many prisoners in England were previously children in care at any time during their lives and received a custodial sentence when they were juveniles.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many young people offered places at either Oxford or Cambridge University in (a) 2006 and (b) 2007 were in care.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many young people offered places at either Oxford or Cambridge University in (a) 2006 and (b) 2007 were in care.

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills how many students who were formerly children in care were admitted to a university in 2007.

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills how many students who were formerly children in care were admitted to a university in 2007.