§ Dr. David Kerrasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations have been received by his Department from the Association of Child Care Officers concerning the proposals for reorganising the social services in London boroughs made by the London Boroughs Management Service Unit: and what reply has been given.
§ Mr. CallaghanI have received a letter from the Association requesting me to advise authorities to await the outcome of the Seebohm Committee's review before considering proposals which the Association believe the London Borough's Management Services Unit to be preparing in regard to the organisation of the children's and other services in certain London boroughs. In reply I have drawn the Association's attention to my reply yesterday to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Billericay (Mr. Moonman).