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30/09/2009

Should teenage mothers be put in hostels rather than given council flats?

Should teenage mothers be put in hostels rather than given council flats? Gordon Brown thinks so. Victoria hears from one teenage mum and a hostel manager who already takes in young mothers.

Plus, a warning from the police today - you will be charged if you hide a gun for your boyfriend. We speak to one woman who was sentenced to five years in jail after keeping a gun for a friend.

As the government insists the cervical cancer vaccine is safe, we talk to the Health Secretary Andy Burnham.

3 hours

Last on

Wed 30 Sep 2009 10:00

Chapters

  • Woman's premature birth dismissed as miscarriage

    Sarah Capewell's premature son died because he was refused treatment.

    Duration: 24:10

  • "He asked me to hide his strap"

    Stories from women who carried firearms for friends and from the Met Police.

    Duration: 12:37

  • Labour proposes hostels to house teenage mums

    Young mum Takeka and workers from charities and advisory services discuss.

    Duration: 11:27

Broadcast

  • Wed 30 Sep 2009 10:00