§ Lord Dormerasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in view of events over the past year, they will institute a comprehensive inquiry into the recruitment, training, duties (especially in regard to those concerning abuse of children) and discipline in the social services, and whether they will report as a matter of urgency, within six months.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Security (Baroness Trumpington)The Government have under consideration a number of proposals in this area and do not consider that an inquiry of the kind suggested is necessary.