§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will initiate discussions with the new Hampshire County Council about the implications of proposed staff structure, distribution and strength, with particular reference to any overall reductions, for maintaining and improving the quality and effectiveness of social services including community work and good neighbour schemes in the city of Portsmouth; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonThese are matters for the local authority to determine. I am informed, however, that it has no intention of reducing the number of community work organisers and good neighbour organisers now in post.