Written question asked by Lord Hardy of Wath , in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 March 1991. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 1991 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Written question

Question: Statement on how many children who are or may be at significant risk have not been allocated to a qualified social worker; and what action is being taken to remedy the position. - Includes ref to "Children & Young Persons on Child Protection Registers, year ending 31 March 1990, England" and to "Child Protection Services in London, Aspects of Management Arrangements in Social Services Departments, 31 December 1989" (both in Library).

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