§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made in the setting up of regional planning committees under the Children and Young Persons Act, 1969; on how many of them is the Probation and After Care Service represented; and what other interests are represented.
§ Mr. AlisonCommittees were set up by the relevant local authorities in all planning areas last year. Co-option, generally or in relation to specified matters, of persons representing other interests is a matter for the Committees and their constituent authorities. Information about the use so far made of it is not available centrally, but I understand that working groups appointed by the planning committees are drawing on advice from a wide range of sources.