§ 15. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking, in accordance with the undertaking given in the White Paper on The Child, the Family and the Young Offender, to consult organisations and workers likely to be involved in proposed legislation in this field; and when such legislation will be introduced.
§ Miss BaconMy right hon. and learned Friend has invited the comments of interested bodies. He cannot at present say when legislation will be introduced.
§ Mr. Frank AllaunI thank my hon. Friend for that Answer, but does not she think that it would be wise to take full advantage of the experience of these professional workers, particularly in view of the shortage of trained staff in some parts of the country?
§ Miss BaconI am not sure that I quite understand that supplementary question. We are taking advantage of the views of trained social workers. We have already had the views of many of them. I have already met some organisations, and I look forward to meeting others in the next few weeks.