Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 1
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Acknowledged
We are in agreement as a Committee that the survivors’ testimony, which was a formal...
Conclusion
We are in agreement as a Committee that the survivors’ testimony, which was a formal Parliamentary proceeding and live broadcast, was some of the most powerful, moving and compelling evidence we have heard. We would like to place on the record our heartfelt thanks for their bravery, honesty and eloquence. (Conclusion, Paragraph 2)
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The government acknowledges the committee's gratitude for survivor testimony and the report's insights, reiterating the Prime Minister's formal apology for historic forced adoption practices.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
Introduction The Government is grateful to the Committee for shining a spotlight on the issue of historic forced adoption practices in its report and for the evidence it gathered. We recognise the seriousness of the issues raised and the profound and lasting impact that historic forced adoption practices have had on those affected, including mothers, adopted people, and their wider families. On [2 July], the Prime Minister delivered a formal apology on behalf of the Government. That apology acknowledged the harm caused, the role of the state, and the experiences of those affected. We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Committee’s recommendations, and this document sets out how Government will build on that apology through practical measures and continued engagement.
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