Psychiatric Social Workers, Wales

HC Deb 07 February 1963 vol 671 cc90-1W

Mr. L1. Williams

asked the Minister of Education how many psychiatric social workers are employed in the education services in the thirteen counties of Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Sir E. Boyle

At 31st December, 1961, six psychiatric social workers, employed either by local education authorities or the regional hospital boards, were engaged in the education services of the Welsh counties. Figures for 1962 will be available in March.