51. Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that local authorities have adequate staff in their children's departments to carry out the new duties imposed upon them under legislation passed during the last few years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganIt is the intention that the Children and Young Persons Act, 1969, should be implemented in stages, in close consultation with the local authority associations, as and when the necessary resources become available. I believe that in general authorities will be able to recruit the additional staff required.