13 MAY 1966, Page 15

Social Services

should be grateful if I could draw your readers' attention to the fact that the Committee on Local Authority and Allied Personal Social Ser- vices would welcome the submission of evidence from organisations and individuals interested in any aspect of their inquiry. The committee has been appointed jointly by the Home Secretary, the Secre- tary of State for Education and Science, the Minister of Housing and Local Government. and the. Minister of Health. with the following terms of reference: to review the organisation and responsibilities of local authority personal social services in England and Wales. and to consider what changes are desirable to secure an effective family service.

The committee's field of inquiry includes people of all ages who are the concern of the children's service. the welfare services, and social work in health. education and housing departments. Further information may be obtained from the secretary of the committee, Mr P. I. Wolf, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Whitehall, SWI.

FREDERIC SEEBOHM

Chairman of the CoMmittee

c/o Ministry of Housing and Local Government. Whitehall, London, SW I