This request concerns the use of agency social work teams - meaning when teams of social workers are offered to local authorities by agencies and hired, rather than individual social workers according to need. Could you provide me with:

1. The number of agency social work project teams employed by the local authority in (a) children’s services and (b) adult social services. Please answer for each of the five financial years:
a) 2018-19: We have not used any agency social work teams.
b) 2019-20: We have not used any agency social work teams.
c) 2020-21: We have not used any agency social work teams.
d) 2021-22: We have not used any agency social work teams.
e) 2022-23: We have not used any agency social work teams.

2. The spend by the local authority on project social work teams commissioned from agencies for (a) children's services and (b) adult social services in each of the financial years
a) 2018-19: Not applicable.
b) 2019-20: Not applicable.
c) 2020-21: Not applicable.
d) 2021-22: Not applicable.
e) 2022-23: Not applicable.