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In your statement, you stressed the need to engage with stakeholders, including many in the third sector, so it is good to hear that you have met People First.
That approach is required because too many children and families continue to struggle to navigate services, and too many children and young people do not get early access to support that could help them to succeed.
I welcome you all and thank you for the written evidence that you have provided. We have received many excellent submissions, and we have many good avenues for investigation.
There is a difference between— How many consultant posts are vacant? I do not have a figure to hand for how many consultant posts are vacant at this time.
As does anyone in this field, I have experience of a range of cases that were not raised within a year. Many—perhaps most—cases are raised within a year, but many are not.
I welcome the cabinet secretary’s comments on the previous group of amendments. They address many of the issues that the committee and many stakeholders raised with the Government.