§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work is taking to review training for social workers who work with handicapped people; what consultations he has had with the council on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephI understand that the council has established a working party on training for social workers with handicapped people and that this is expected to make recommendations to the council 231W before the end of the year. The council will then consult interested parties on the recommendations before deciding what action to take. If any particular groups wish to discuss aspects of social work with the handicapped with either the working party or the council, or to amplify views which they have already put forward, I understand that they will be welcome to do so. My Department is in regular touch with the council on this matter as on all others of mutual interest.