What arrangements will be made for the provision of through and after care at the high intensity training centre at Colchester; how many hours out of cell will be provided to offenders and what will be range of activities; how many probation, education and psychology posts will be made available;...

What arrangements will be made for the provision of through and after care at the high intensity training centre at Colchester; how many hours out of cell will be provided to offenders and what will be range of activities; how many probation, education and psychology posts will be made available;...

Wednesday adjournment debate on social work. (Inc. announcement of intent to issue consultation document on standards of conduct and competence).

Wednesday adjournment debate on social work. (Inc. announcement of intent to issue consultation document on standards of conduct and competence).

What action he has taken since March to ensure that only approved social workers are assigned the task of social supervision of restricted patients.

What action he has taken since March to ensure that only approved social workers are assigned the task of social supervision of restricted patients.

What target date has been set for relevant Government departments to require all social supervisors of restricted patients to acquire competency in forensic social work.

What target date has been set for relevant Government departments to require all social supervisors of restricted patients to acquire competency in forensic social work.

If he will now set up a national public enquiry into physical and sexual abuse of children, in childrens homes. - Inc terms of ref for Childrens Safeguards Review to be undertaken by Sir William Utting.

If he will now set up a national public enquiry into physical and sexual abuse of children, in childrens homes. - Inc terms of ref for Childrens Safeguards Review to be undertaken by Sir William Utting.

What arrangements he has made to review the safeguards against harm to children in residential care and in other placements away from home. - Inc terms of ref for Childrens Safeguards Review to be undertaken by Sir William Utting.

What arrangements he has made to review the safeguards against harm to children in residential care and in other placements away from home. - Inc terms of ref for Childrens Safeguards Review to be undertaken by Sir William Utting.

SI 1996/857 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 16 April 1996.

SI 1996/857 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 16 April 1996.

SI 1996/515 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1996 (S.49).

SI 1996/515 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1996 (S.49).

SI 1996/395 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 22 March 1996.

SI 1996/395 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 22 March 1996.

Whether the Department of Health has issued guidelines, or any other form of advice, recommending that nurses or social workers should not be asked to lift weights above 16.6 kilogrammes; and if so, what is the origin of the advice; and whether they still endorse that advice.

Whether the Department of Health has issued guidelines, or any other form of advice, recommending that nurses or social workers should not be asked to lift weights above 16.6 kilogrammes; and if so, what is the origin of the advice; and whether they still endorse that advice.

What factors have led to the retention of the social work qualification for probation officers following its abolition in England and Wales; and what proposals he has to bring Northern Ireland into line with England and Wales.

What factors have led to the retention of the social work qualification for probation officers following its abolition in England and Wales; and what proposals he has to bring Northern Ireland into line with England and Wales.

If he will list the social work skills required as essential in respect of the training of probation officers. - Refer to the core competences for probation officers published by the Home Office in March 1994, copy in Library (DEP/3 2793).

If he will list the social work skills required as essential in respect of the training of probation officers. - Refer to the core competences for probation officers published by the Home Office in March 1994, copy in Library (DEP/3 2793).

Probation (Amendment) Rules (SI 1995/2622). Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 1995/96).

Probation (Amendment) Rules (SI 1995/2622). Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 1995/96).

Lords debate on motion calling on Govt following implementation of Probation (Amendment) Rules 1995 to ensure that proposed higher education element of required training of probation officers will lead to a professional qualification of a high standard and subject to external validation. Agreed to on question (108 to 85).

Lords debate on motion calling on Govt following implementation of Probation (Amendment) Rules 1995 to ensure that proposed higher education element of required training of probation officers will lead to a professional qualification of a high standard and subject to external validation. Agreed to on question (108 to 85).

How many social workers there were per (a) 10,000 residents and (b) 10,000 residents over 65 years of age in each year since 1988 in each metropolitan district, London borough and shire county. - No figs given, inc fact that Department has published a wide range of statistical information on...

How many social workers there were per (a) 10,000 residents and (b) 10,000 residents over 65 years of age in each year since 1988 in each metropolitan district, London borough and shire county. - No figs given, inc fact that Department has published a wide range of statistical information on...