Adoption
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to issue a formal apology to those affected by historic forced adoptions in England; and if she will set out a timetable for making such an apology.
Answered by Josh MacAlister
The government recognises that historical forced adoption practices caused deep and lasting harm to many mothers, adoptees and families, and we take those experiences extremely seriously.
We accept that the state played a role in what happened, and the case for a formal apology is powerful. The government is actively considering this, alongside what meaningful action should accompany it.
We will soon respond to the recommendations made by the Education Select Committee, setting out how we ensure this issue is addressed with the care and respect it deserves.
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