Ron - the BBC is paid for by TV license holders, not the government. If you own a TV in the UK you have to pay a license fee, collected by the government, for the service, whether you watch BBC or not.

My view on this incident is that every child should be dealt with according to their individual circumstances and thought should be given in every case to the trauma that has resulted in this children being placed in care. In New York it does not seem that this is happening.

Children are the most valuable resource that we have. Treating them well is the most important thing that we can do for the future.