That is how that couple felt about their experiences of the adoption process. Their evidence is anecdotal, and I know that there is superb work on the subject, but it raises the fundamental issue of disclosure. When the adoption process breaks down, the disruption that it causes is extremely painful for all concerned. One of the main reasons for disruption is the lack of information that is given to adoptive parents. When parents are in possession of sufficient information, they should feel no shame in saying that they do not have the necessary skills to make a good home for a child, especially if he or she is challenging, perhaps because of severe abuse or neglect.
Different parents offer different skills.
It is not fair to decide that parents cannot be good adoptive parents in the right circumstances. I hope that my hon. Friend can clarify one matter. That is fair and fine, but it clearly states that the information is to be provided after the adoption order has been signed. The Bill does not appear to cover that.