§ 29. Mr. K. Lindsayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Children's Officers have now been appointed; and what is the total cost of the new establishments set up under the Children Act.
§ Mr. EdeOne hundred and twenty-two local authorities have now appointed Children's Officers. In seven cases the same person has been appointed by two neighbouring authorities; and in one case the same person by three authorities. Posts in the new establishments set up under the Children Act are now being filled by local authorities and the total cost of the additional staff is not vet known.
§ Mr. LindsayCan my right hon. Friend say whether he is responsible for the number of assistant officers who are also appointed, and will he see that these staffs are not so swollen that the children become a vested interest, and that they co-operate with the local education committee.
§ Mr. EdeInasmuch as I have to pay grants on the service, it will be my duty to see that the service is efficiently but not extravagantly conducted.
§ Mr. E. FletcherCan my right hon. Friend say how many of these children's officers are women?