asked the Attorney-General how many welfare officers are attached to the Family Division of the Principal Registry; if he is satisfied that the complement is adequate, having regard to the volume of work imposed on the welfare officers; and if he will make a statement.

In 1969 there were five full-time welfare officers and one part-time officer. In 1970 the number of full-time officers was increased to six, and in October, 1971, the number of part-time officers was increased to three. This complement is now able to deal with the increased volume of work.