§ Miss Lestorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration is being given to the recruitment and training of residential staff in the social services; and what further consideration he is giving to recommendations in the Williams report, "Caring for People".
§ Sir K. JosephThe promotion of training in residential social work is a function which the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work has taken over from the former Council for Training in Social Work and the Central Training Council in Child Care. In considering policy for its development, the new council will no doubt have in 315W mind the suggestions made in the report "Caring for People". Recruitment is a matter in the first instance for the employing authorities, but I keep under review overall manpower needs and shall look to the Personal Social Services Council, when set up, for advice on this matter.