§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has received any requests from the Governments of central and eastern European countries concerning(a) the enactment of legislation concerning the provision of personal social services, (b) the setting-up of departments of social work and (c) the training and employment of social workers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any proposals to extend the period of training undertaken by those seeking to become registered social workers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThere is no procedure or requirement for the registration of social workers in the United Kingdom. I do not currently propose to extend the period for basic social work training.