Written question asked by Nick Hawkins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans he has to reform the management and organisation of CAFCASS.

Answer: Mr. Hawkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans he has to reform the management and organisation of CAFCASS. [137479] Margaret Hodge: In response to one of the recommendations of the Committee on the Lord Chancellor's Department in their report on the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) (HC 614-1), I appointed Professor Sir Clive Booth to carry out a review of the skills required by the CAFCASS Board. I will consider his report before taking any decisions on the organisation of the Board.

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