Meeting of the Parliament 24 March 2026 [Draft]
That must be recognised. Child and adolescent mental health services are key for adoptive families, but they stretch into other areas of our work to deliver the Promise, because there are a lot of children and young people who face challenges in that regard. As members will know, the Promise is a shared commitment across the Government. Although we have invested heavily in CAMHS, there might be more to do to ensure that children and young people get the support that they need.
I have acknowledged the challenges that adoptive families face, the need to strengthen support and the dedication of the practitioners who support those families. I again thank Fulton MacGregor for securing this debate. As I said last week, I and the adoptive community are confident that he will continue to champion the rights of adoptive families with great care and dedication. I have certainly enjoyed working with Mr MacGregor throughout my time in the Parliament, and I know that he is deeply committed to this cause.
The Government remains firmly committed to standing alongside adoptive families and to working with them and the wider community as we take forward the actions that I have set out. We will continue to listen, learn and act.