§ 57. Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many directorships of social work are now vacant; and what guidance he has given to local authorities regarding the qualifications of candidates for these posts.
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§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many directors of social work have now been appointed; and what are their qualifications.
§ Mr. MillanI have been informed by 27 of the 52 local authorities and combined authorities concerned that they have appointed directors of social work. I have still to be informed by 25 authorities; most of these have advertised.
The qualifications of those directors already appointed vary. On the question of acceptable qualifications, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 12th March.—[Vol. 779, c. 288–9.]