§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the number of social work staff, child care officers, and family caseworkers, employed by children's departments of each local authority on the last available date, giving the percentage of staff who are professionally qualified caseworkers, those with social science or other qualifications, and those without appropriate relevant qualifications.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganIn England and Wales, 3,450 whole-time, staff, including 368 trainees, were employed on 31st March last. Excluding trainees, 42.2 per cent. held a recognised professional qualification, a further 4.7 per cent. of the Declaration of Recognition of Experience, and a further 18.2 per cent. a university degree, diploma or certificate in social science. Details will be given in a circular later this month; I will send a copy to my hon. Friend and will place a copy in the Library.