§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will instigate a national campaign against child abuse which is aimed specifically toward general education for citizens and all their children.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe Department has long recognised the need to raise public awareness of child abuse. The Department has funded production of a training package by the Open University which was launched earlier this year. This aims to provide greater awareness and recognition skills to people who have had little or no knowledge of the subject, as well as professionals and voluntary workers. The Department also provides core funding for several child care organisations such as the NSPCC, Childline and the National Children's Bureau which, as part of their day-to-day activities, raise public awareness of child abuse.