§ 29. Dr. Winstanleyasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that many social workers in training are unable to 8 have the experience of a student placement in a psychiatric hospital for lack of a senior psychiatric social worker to teach them; and if he will therefore take steps to increase the number of such senior workers.
§ Mr. SnowYes, Sir; my right hon. Friend has told hospital authorities of the need and asked them to examine ways of extending training facilities.
§ Dr. WinstanleyWe are grateful for that Answer as the existing salary structure operates to the disadvantage of hospital social workers and has hitherto been responsible for a drift of social workers from hospitals to local health authorities. The hon. Gentleman's statement will be very much welcomed.