§ Mr. Moyleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, whether he will make a statement on the progress of discussions between his Department and the local authority associations on the introduction of greater uniformity of practice in the maintenance of child at risk registers.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinA draft circular on child abuse registers was circulated last December to interested organisations, including the local authority associations. I am now considering the comments received and intend to consult the local authority associations shortly on a revised draft.