David Cameron's decision to raise the issue of Baby P further vindicated

There was a mixed reaction to David Cameron's decision to raise the issue of Baby P and the investigation into children's services at Haringey council at this afternoon's PMQs.

Harry Phibbs has recently posted on our Local Government blog about why he felt it was right for David Cameron to raise the issue and get angry about it in the Commons and news now comes of a further vindication of this course of action.

Sky News is reporting that Ed Balls, the Children's Secretary, has ordered a new urgent investigation into children's welfare services at Haringey, which will be conducted by Ofsted, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary.

To those who doubted David Cameron's line of questioning in the Commons, what better vindication could there be of his decision to raise the issue?

Jonathan Isaby

Comments

[Louise]

What proof is there that Ed Balls' decision was based on direct PMQs questioning?

Cameron would still have been better discussing the economy as well. Doesn't mean Baby P couldn't have made an appearance, but he missed out on a significant topic as well.

[The Bishop Swine]

Louise

Of course there is not going to be any proof, but Labour clearly feels that damage was done at PM'Qs. A very messy way to get things done but well done DC.

[Iain]

"What proof is there that Ed Balls' decision was based on direct PMQs questioning?"

Because Brown was unable to even hint at any other enquiry at PMQ’s, instead sought to suggest sending some worthy on a fact finding trip round the councils of the country was sufficient.

[Iain]

PS ITV has a very different take on the issue to the BBC's, and has managed to dig up some internal documents from Haringey Council where the head of Social services tried to block any investigation, even one that she ended up heading, which lends further support to Cameron’s line of questioning.

[Gawain]

Heard the latest about Den Dover?
Sacked and has to pay back "a six figure sum" to the European Parliament.