COST OF FOSTER CARE

Early day motion 270, tabled 17 June 2010 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 63 members.

That this House welcomes the Fostering Network's report, the Cost of Foster Care, on the cost of the foster care service; notes that the total number of children in foster care is rising year on year; supports the Fostering Network's Together for Change campaign to provide foster carers with improved status, training and support; and urges the Government to give funding for children in care the highest possible priority when considering future spending commitments.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 11, DUP 6, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1.