§ Mr. Clayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of family aides, expressed in whole-time equivalents, employed in Scotland.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe term "family aides" is not used in Scotland and it is assumed that the hon. Member is referring to the services provided by home-helps. The latest information on numbers of home-helps is contained in table 11 of the social work services group bulletin "Home Care Services, Day Care Establishments and Day Care Services, 1982", a copy of which is in the Library.