§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total number of social workers employed by local authorities in Wales on 31 March for each year between 1976 and 1982 inclusive.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe information is as follows and refers to 30 September in each year, the date on which the count is taken.
Social workers employed by local authorities (whole-time equivalents) Year Number 1976 1,146.0 1977 1,129.5 1978 1,134.8 1979 1,202.1 1980 1,231.8 1981 1,239.0 1982 1,295.9