Adopt-a-family policy a ‘gimmick’
The Department for Education confirmed that Children and Families Minister Tim Loughton had agreed to become a “family champion” under a scheme devised by social entrepreneur, Emma Harrison.
It was reported that Mr Loughton was among a number of government ministers, advisers and MPs who had volunteered to take part. They were said to include Rohan Silva, one of David Cameron’s senior policy advisers.
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Hide AdHowever, there appeared to be some confusion in Whitehall over the plan with employment minister Chris Grayling – who was also named among the volunteers – saying that he was not involved.
“I was rather surprised when I read this one. It was news to me that I was going to be in there,” he said.
However, shadow home office minister Vernon Coaker dismissed the plan as “gimmicky” and accused ministers of lacking a proper strategy.
“It smacks of something that gets a headline, but what is going on underneath?
“What exactly is the strategy?” he asked.