§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he is taking to increase the number of trained social service workers from the current 40 per cent. in the service.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI am giving teaching institutions financial help to expand their courses for social workers, and the numbers entering courses have increased from 202 in 1970 to 248 in 1971. A substantial increase in numbers of students is planned for the next few years.