Question to the Department for Education:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the current Commissioner for Birmingham City Council's children's social care services started work; how long his appointment is for; what progress reports he has provided to the Secretary of State; and whether those reports are in the public domain.

At present, the UK Government has not signed the Safe Schools Declaration. However, in light of the recent decisions by both the French and Canadian Governments to sign up to the Declaration, the Government is reviewing its position.

We have not held discussions with the Governments of France or Canada on this matter.