§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the progress towards coordinating the work of the Councils of Voluntary Service in the metropolitan areas; and when he expects the scheme to be in full operation.
§ Mr. JohnThe scheme, supported by funds from the Voluntary Services Unit, for development officers to assist Councils for Voluntary Service in Metropolitan Counties to adjust to local government 373W reorganisation, is doing useful work. We have no intention at present of extending the scheme.
§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the revised inter-Departmental liaison carried out through the Voluntary Services Unit; and what plans he has to ensure the involvement of each Department whose interests may be affected.
§ Mr. JohnThe existing arrangements for inter-departmental liaison through the Voluntary Services Unit work satisfactorily and we have no plans for revising them.