§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are the numbers of education welfare officers in Leicestershire and throughout the United Kingdom; what is the full complement in each case; and if he is satisfied that they can adequately carry out their work with their present numbers.
§ Mr. ArmstrongAccording to the latest available information, which is contained in the Ralphs Report, in 1972, 97 per cent. of some 2,380 established 645W posts were filled. I do not require returns from individual authorities but I am satisfied that they are fully persuaded of the importance of this service and are doing their best to develop it within present financial constraints.