§ Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the recommended ratio of social workers to population in Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossI would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 17th February to the hon. Member for Dundee, East (Mr. Wilson).—[Vol. 905, c.614–15.]
§ Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the current ratio of social workers to population for each of the Scottish regions and island authorities.
§ Mr. William RossThis information will not be available until the first returns are made later this year by the regional and island authorities following the introduction of a new system of social work statistics.