Children and Adoption Bill [HL]

My Lords, I do not know whether that figure is correct because the group was before my time. In the year and a bit that I have been at the Department for Constitutional Affairs, no group has been convened or has reported to me on any figures. I will write to the noble Earl and ensure that a copy is placed in the Library of the House. I would not be surprised if there has been a request for more funding than we have made available—that is always the job of government. However, we have made £7.5 million available and I am keen to ensure that we develop the services effectively. I hope that we can do that in dialogue with noble Lords opposite, because there is much in what is sought in the amendment.