§ Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from the British Association of Social Workers concerning the transfer of those social workers employed in the health service to local authority social service departments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephThe British Association of Social Workers sent a deputation to my Department on 15th March to discuss this issue. I hope to announce my decision on the future of hospital social work in the course of this week.