Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
by Sally Weale Education correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#76C9J)
Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a shameful period' in country's history
Downing Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historical forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed.
Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence to MPs on the education select committee on Wednesday, described it as a shameful period" in UK history.
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