HC Deb 30 October 1984 vol 65 c904W
Mr. Soley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many staff have been dismissed or suspended from residential children's homes in Northern Ireland due to allegations of misconduct since 1979; and how many have been reinstated.

Mr. Chris Patten

Twenty-two, 13 of which were the subject of allegations of misconduct specifically against children in the care of staff. Five have been reinstated.