§ 58. Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Health whether he has received any complaints as to the suggested closing of day nurseries in the city of Liverpool, in view of the fact that the city council have decided to close four day nurseries; whether he is aware that such action is widely deplored and will lead to the mothers of the children affected having to relinquish necessary wage-earning employment in order to care for their children at home; and, to avoid causing these mothers to seek public assistance, will he take steps to investigate fully proposals to reduce the number of day nurseries in Liverpool?
§ Mr. ElliotI have, as previously stated, received two complaints in this matter, 391 and have requested the council to reconsider their decision. I am at present awaiting the result of their reconsideration.
§ Mr. KirbyMay I ask the Minister on what date he asked the council to reconsider its decision with regard to this matter?
§ Mr. ElliotI am afraid I could not say without notice.
§ Mr. ElliotI will, if the hon. Member desires it, send him a copy of the letter which I sent to the council.