In an interview with CYP Now, Timpson, who was children's minister for five years prior to losing his parliamentary seat at the June 2017 general election, said that economic circumstances for children's services departments are "tough", and those responsible for funding provision need to be alert to budgets falling below sufficient levels.
"There is no doubt that demand has risen at a time when local government budgets are under pressure," said Timpson, who has taken on a series of children's services roles in recent months, including the chairmanship of Cafcass, and leading a review on schools exclusions.
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