§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has indemnified regional councils against any claims against them from residents or other persons as a result of any accident or injury resulting from the employment of untrained and unqualified staff in residential homes during the current dispute.
§ Mr. John MacKayNo.
§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many additional temporary staff each regional council in Scotland has employed as a result of the residential social workers dispute; what is the estimated cost per month of this additional staff; and how many of them have any social work training or qualifications.
§ Mr. John MacKayThis information is not held centrally.
§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will increase the rate support grant available to regional councils to facilitate a settlement in the dispute over the pay and conditions of staff in residential social work establishments.
§ Mr. John MacKayNo.