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Adoption

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 2 September 2025UIN 70159

The question

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.

Answered by Janet Daby

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.

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