§ Sir T. Kitsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the cost of keeping a child in a county home.
§ Mr. MoyleI assume the hon. Member is referring to the cost of keeping a child in a community home. The provisional average weekly cost in 1975–76 is £68. This figure does not include administration and field social work costs which cannot be allocated to specific services. and no account has been taken of parental contributions.