HC Deb 07 February 1939 vol 343 cc720-1
11. Mr. Mathers

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of antenatal and post-natal clinics, respectively, in the country in 1937, distinguishing between local authority and private centres; and the number of day nurseries and places for children under five therein.

Mr. Colville

The number of ante-natal clinics in Scotland in 1937 was 178, of which 164 were provided by local authorities and 14 by voluntary agencies; the number of post-natal clinics was 181, of which 171 were provided by local authorities and 10 by voluntary agencies. The number of day nursersies was 22, of which 14 were provided by local authorities and 8 by voluntary agencies, with approximately 650 places.

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