Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 5
5
Accepted
Furthermore, many of those affected - both mothers and adult adoptees - are now elderly,...
Conclusion
Furthermore, many of those affected - both mothers and adult adoptees - are now elderly, and any further delay risks denying them the recognition they have waited decades to receive. Given the advancing age of those affected, time is now a critical factor. (Conclusion, Paragraph 29)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts, stating it committed to and delivered the apology within a clear timeframe following preparatory work and engagement with those affected, addressing the concern about delay.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 9 July 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗