§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received regarding his 717W refusal to fund the introduction of a new qualifying diploma in social work; and what was the nature of these representations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonWe have received about 20 letters, which express continuing support for the introduction of a new qualifying diploma in social work. I have also met representatives of the parliamentary panel on the personal social services and of the professional social work associations to discuss their views.