§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the number of voluntary organisations in Scotland receiving funding from regional social work departments in Scotland.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 22 February 1994]: The information requested is not held centrally.
§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations his Department has received from voluntary organisations expressing concern that(a) the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Bill has no statutory requirement for the new councils to establish a social work committee, or a director of social work and (b) that there is no requirement for a director of social work, if appointed, to hold a professional qualification in social work.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 22 February 1994]: As at 16 February representations have been received from 27 voluntary organisations, four housing associations and five individuals expressing concern that the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Bill has no statutory requirement for the new councils to establish a social work committee or a director of social work. Those same correspondents have also expressed concern that there is no requirement for a director of social work, if appointed, to hold a professional qualification in social work.