HC Deb 19 April 1983 vol 41 c79W
37. Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what resources will be available to local authorities for operation of the Mental Health (Amendment) Act.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Our view remains that the operation of the Act will make no significantly greater demands on local authorities. Additional funds are being allocated to the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work for its extra work arising from the introduction of approved social workers, and this will be of benefit to local authorities.

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