asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how membership of the Norfolk County Council area co-ordinating committee for Ministries concerned with social services in the King's Lynn area is comprised.

The County Council informs me that its Area Co-ordinating Committee consists of the Children's Officer in the chair and representatives of the county health and education departments, the local housing authorities, the probation and after-care service, the N.S.P.C.C., the National Assistance Board, and the Diocesan Council, with others as required.

Does not my hon. Friend agree that these meetings are invaluable for co-ordinating social services at the local level? Will she consult her right hon. Friends in other Ministries to make sure that those Ministries which are not represented on the committee have representation?

I agree with my hon. Friend about the value of these committees, but the composition of the committee is a matter for the local authority. If my hon. Friend sends me particulars of any difficulties, I will certainly look into them and see whether anything can be done.