A number of my constituents have written to me concerning the above campaign which calls for a savings scheme for children in care to be included in the 2011 budget and I have written to the Chancellor, George Osborne MP, adding my support to this campaign.
Under the Action for Children proposal, looked after children would have a bank account set up for them when they go into care with £250 in it, followed by £100 every year that they stay in care.
Action for Children calculate that this scheme will cost just £6.6m and make a massive contribution towards helping young people move to living independently, a chance to stay in education or get training.
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