§ Mr. ClaphamTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department when the decision on the merger of the Official Solicitor, Guardian Ad Litem and Family Court Welfare will be finalised and the decision will be communicated to the relevant parties. [91939]
§ Mr. VazMinisters and officials have been considering the key issues arising from last year's inter-departmental consultation paper on the future organisation of court welfare services. Discussions are proceeding and a decision is expected shortly.