Adoption Service takeover 'progressing well'

Wednesday, 8 May 2013 00:00

The Social Care Minister says he is satisfied with how a takeover of the Island’s adoption service is progressing.

Chris Robertshaw was quizzed on the decision to merge the adoption and fostering agencies in the House of Keys yesterday.

Onchan MHK David Quirk wanted an update on the staffing situation as The Children’s Centre completes a merger with the Isle of Man Adoption Service.

Mr Robertshaw said he was happy to make a full statement when the matter was complete in the next two weeks but says staff have been redeployed:

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