§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many social workers have successfully undertaken training programmes, approved by the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work, in order to qualify as mental health officers under the Mental Health Act 1984, in each of the area health authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyIn England and Wales, approved social workers are appointed in accordance with section 114 of the Mental Health Act 1983. It is for individual social services authorities to determine how many approved social workers they need to appoint in the light of local circumstances. Information is not available centrally on how many social workers have successfully undertaken training programmes to qualify as approved social workers.