Care leaver covenant: Timpson confirms delay

Neil Puffett
Friday, October 28, 2016

Plans to launch a covenant setting out the entitlements of care leavers in law have been delayed, with a number of government departments yet to commit to signing the landmark document.

Speaking in parliament, children's minister Edward Timpson said he will "consider carefully" the report's recommendations. Picture: UK parliament
Speaking in parliament, children's minister Edward Timpson said he will "consider carefully" the report's recommendations. Picture: UK parliament

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