Mr. WilsonDasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many staff in the list sector are currently undertaking training on courses leading to the Certificate of Social Service or Certificate of Qualification in Social Work;
(2) how many staff in the list D sector have been seconded for training leading to the Certificate of Social Service and Certificate of Qualification in Social Work in each of the past five years; and what is the anticipated number, in each case, for the year 1985–86;
(3) what has been the Scottish Office budget in each of the past five years for the professional training of social work staff employed in the list D sector.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information is as follows:
No. of Staff CSS CQSW Estimated Cost 1980–81 9 5 £127,000 1981–82 3 3 £135,000 1982–83 5 6 £149,500 1983–84 3 5 £158,000 1984–85 3 3 £162,000 Eleven staff are currently undertaking training courses but no new applications are being accepted for support for secondment for the year 1985–86. Estimates include the costs of training and of staff replacements.
§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total number of referrals to list D schools in each of the past five years; and how many of these were second referrals.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information is as follows:
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Year Ended 31 March 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Admission 934 957 851 910 791 Re-admission(including absconders for more then 14 das) 22 28 28 37 43