§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children were in local authority care in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; 243W and what was the total cost, taking into account all related and administrative and maintenance costs, etc.
§ Mr. McElhoneProvisional figures show that on 31st March 1976 there were approximately 17,000 children in care or under supervision. Information is not held centrally about the cost of children in care.