Chamber
Plenary, 27 Mar 2003
27 Mar 2003 · S1 · Plenary
Item of business
Question Time
Adoption
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
The Executive is committed to improving the life chances of looked-after children. Phase 1 of our adoption policy review recommended improvements in the recruitment of prospective adopters, post-adoption support and decision-making processes. Phase 2 of the review, which I announced last week, will examine the legal options to provide stability and security for children, whether through adoption or other forms of permanent placement.
In the same item of business
6. Janis Hughes (Glasgow Rutherglen) (Lab):
Lab
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to improve adoption levels. (S1O-6731)
The Minister for Education and Young People (Cathy Jamieson):
Lab
The Executive is committed to improving the life chances of looked-after children. Phase 1 of our adoption policy review recommended improvements in the rec...
Janis Hughes:
Lab
Does the minister agree that one of the most difficult aspects of the adoption procedure is the length of time it takes? Will she assure me that the review w...
Cathy Jamieson:
Lab
I am aware, from correspondence from a number of colleagues and representations made by adoptive parents, that one of the difficulties is the length of time ...
Mrs Lyndsay McIntosh (Central Scotland) (Con):
Con
Does the minister agree, particularly in the light of this morning's debate, that older, more mature couples would be welcome to apply for adoption and that ...
Cathy Jamieson:
Lab
I would certainly like us to ensure that the prospective adopters are matched with the needs of individual children. Many children who are currently looked a...