The Association of Directors of Social Services backed calls for a complete ban and will continue to campaign for one when the Children Bill goes before the Commons later in the year.
Andrew Cozens, the association's president, said the compromise amendment backed by Lords last week to allow parents to administer light slaps would confuse the situation.
"I think as it stands it will be quite difficult for police, social services and other welfare associations to work out exactly where this arbitrary line will be drawn," he said.
He denied claims by Lord Laming and others opposed to a total ban that this would swamp social services.
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