§ 41. Mrs. Virginia Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what response he has received to the guidelines on the professional conduct of child abuse cases recently published by his Department.
§ Mr. WhitneyWe are pleased to report that initial responses by organisations active in the child care field to the draft circular and guide to arrangements for interagency co-operation for the protection of children issued on 6 May have been favourable. Consultation ends on 30 September and the Department is already receiving written comments. We hope as many organisations as possible will respond.