HC Deb 01 July 1975 vol 894 cc385-6W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many school leavers her Department expects to employ in Scotland in the current year; and if she will give an indication of intake by job classification.

Mr. Meacher

My Department hopes to recruit about 460 school leavers to its offices in Scotland during the next 12 months. This figure includes 15 executive officers, 240 clerical officers, 200 clerical assistants and five typing grades.

Mr. Alfred Morris

I met representatives of this important new council in March of this year. My hon. Friend will be pleased to learn that I also gave the inaugural address at the council's first plenary meeting on 19th June, when I stressed the importance of the council's function in providing a full information and advice service about all the agencies available for helping the handicapped child.

The Department has agreed to provide both financial help and advice, and will maintain close contact with the council.