HC Deb 03 February 1971 vol 810 cc365-6W
43. Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now give a specific date in April for the commencement of children's hearings under the Social Work (Scotland) Act, 1969.

Mr. Edward Taylor

My right hon. Friend hopes to announce the precise date very shortly.

44. Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what additional expenditure will be made available to local authorities to meet the cost of servicing the children's hearings under the Social Work (Scotland) Act, 1969, when they are operational.

Mr. Edward Taylor

The estimated cost will be taken into account in the rate support grant arrangements for 1971–73.

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