§ 31. Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that in April, 1931, there were over 100 children in the workhouses of Dorsetshire contrary to the regulations, and that there are still over 100 children there; and if he proposes to take any steps in the matter?
Sir H. YOUNGThe numbers stated are not in accordance with the information I possess. The return relating to the 1st January last is not yet available, but on 1st January, 1931, the number was 68 and on 1st January, 1932, was 44. Since then I have sanctioned the erection of two additional cottage homes to accommodate 30 children.
§ 32. Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that there were 30 children in the workhouses of Cornwall in December, 1930, contrary to the regulations, and that there are now 60; and if he intends to take any action in the matter?
Sir H. YOUNGThis matter has been under consideration locally, but I am not satisfied with the progress made and propose in the near future to address a further communication to the council.