AIDAN HIGHLIGHTS CASE OF ABDUCTED CANNOCK CHASE CHILD AT PRIME MINISTER’S QUESTIONS

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, Cannock Chase MP Aidan Burley raised the horrific case of constituent Jobe Felton who was kidnapped from his home in Norton Canes and taken to Thailand by his mother in March 2010.

Six months later his father, Sean Felton, finally tracked Jobe down in a remote village and found his son in a terrible condition. Jobe couldn't speak, had broken teeth and bruises all over his body. Jobe's father believes that had he not got Jobe back then, Jobe would have been sold.

Research by Aidan's office has shown that each year in the UK over 500 children are kidnapped in similar circumstances.

Aidan praised the work of Sean Felton and his charity Abducted Angels and called on the Government to do all it can do to help other parents in similar situations.

In his response the Prime Minister said: "It is absolutely vital we put in place the best possible arrangements. As he knows, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) system is going to be put into the National Crime Agency.

"I very much hope we will be able to legislate for the National Crime Agency and make sure it is properly resourced. It is vitally important that when these appalling acts happen we get on top of them right away. The early time and early effort is absolutely vital in saving these children."

Sean Felton, who was in the gallery with Jobe during PMQs said: "I cannot thank Aidan and his aide Peter enough for all the help and support they have given me over the last two years – firstly in my fight to get my son back and then on my efforts to help other parents like me.

"Coming to Parliament today and hearing this issue raised in Parliament - live with my own ears - has been a fantastic experience and I'm sure it will help raise the profile of this horrific crime that literally destroys lives and families"

Watch Aidan's Question to the Prime Minister:

The story was also covered by Central News :

More information about Sean Felton's Charity Abducted Angels can be found at: http://www.abductedangels.org/

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