§ Mr. Hoggasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will give details of the requirements necessary to receive a letter of recognition awarded by the Central Training Council in Child Care to students and of the course of training they are required to enter.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsA student must have successfully completed one of the training courses at various British universities and other institutions which are recognised by the Council as suitable for the work of a child care officer. Such courses include theoretical and practical training, and last from one to two years according to the student's academic qualifications and experience. I am sending the right hon. Gentleman a copy of the Council's booklet describing the courses.