Illegal child placements surge amid housing crisis
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5 questionsWhat specific actions the government or local authorities are taking to reduce the number of children in unregistered settings and improve temporary accommodation conditions.
How many unregistered placements are currently active and the exact locations of these settings.
The total financial cost to local governments from paying private companies for unregistered placements.
Whether there have been any legal consequences for social workers or authorities placing children in illegal settings.
The long-term health and social outcomes for children who have been placed in unregistered settings or poor temporary accommodation.
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