§ Mr. HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he plans to publish his proposals for education and training for social workers; and if it is his policy that undergraduate and postgraduate social work qualifications should continue to be recognized when the General Social Care Council assumes its responsibilities. [119694]
§ Mr. HuttonIndependent contractors have completed reports on the content and delivery of the Diploma in Social Work. We shall make these reports available when we publish our Quality Strategy Green Paper for social care later in the spring.
In carrying out its functions the General Social Care Council will recognise existing professional social work qualifications at both entry and post qualifying levels.