§ Mr. Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he has completed his consultation with local authority organisations about making legal aid available to parents in care proceedings where the court has ordered that the parent shall not be treated as representing the child;
130W(2) if he has completed his consultations with voluntary organisations about making legal aid available to parents in care proceedings where the court has ordered that the parent shall not be treated as representing the child.
§ Mr. NewtonThe Association of County Councils, the Association of Metropolitan Authorities, one-parent families and the Family Rights Group have indicated their support for implementation of that part of the Children Act 1975 which will make parents eligible for legal aid in care proceedings. Their detailed comments are now being considered.