HC Deb 12 April 1972 vol 834 c196W
Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to improve the recruitment of social workers.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I am assisting teaching institutions to expand their courses for social workers, and the number of students completing courses in 1972 is expected to be double the figure for 1970. A further substantial increase in numbers of students is planned for the next few years.