§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many directors of social services there were in Wales in(a) 1988 and(b) 1998; and if he will make a statement. [45007]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsIn 1988, there were 8 directors of social services in Wales. In 1998, there were 22 directors of social services in Wales.
This increase was due to local government re-organisation in 1996. There is one director in each authority.