HC Deb 02 November 1970 vol 805 cc272-3W
86. Mr. Worsley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many local authorities in England and Wales have appointed Directors of Social Service; and what professional qualifications these persons have.

Mr. Alison

Eighty-five at 27th October, 1970. All those appointed had had professional training in social work or experience in the services concerned, or both.