HC Deb 20 June 1967 vol 748 cc255-6W
Mr. Mapp

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will issue a declaration of recognition of experience to older, experienced staff employed in the residential care of children on the lines of that issued to child care officers.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Yes. It will be necessary to hold discussions with the Local Authority Associations and other bodies about the details. I hope, however, that these consultations will be completed in time for a scheme to operate from 1st January next. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science has under consideration the application of this scheme to child care staff in boarding schools and homes. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland will be undertaking consultations with a view to introducing a parallel scheme in Scotland.