James Evans MS has questioned the Welsh Government on how they plan to improve the lives of Care Experienced Children in Wales.
In an exchange with the First Minister Vaughan Gething MS, James referenced a report published into care experienced children during his time on the Children, Young People and Education Committee which recommended areas in which the Welsh Government could legislate in to improve the lives of looked after children across Wales.
The report put forward nine areas in which the Welsh Government could use legislation to improve young people’s lives. These recommendations came from the young people themselves who took part in the consultation.
The First Minister said the Welsh Government is taking the recommendations seriously, and looks forward to constructively working with James on his Mental Health Standards of Care (Wales) bill.
James Evans MS said:
"During my time with the Children, Young People and Education committee, I was truly privileged to meet so many young people across Wales, especially those who were care experienced.
“The report that we put forward highlighted nine recommendations on where the Welsh Government could legislate in order to improve the lives of young people across Wales.
“The Welsh Government are yet to outline their plans on this – and I believe this should be a priority of theirs to ensure our looked after children have a bright future after leaving care."
