HC Deb 20 July 1939 vol 350 cc687-8
14. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour particulars of the manner in which hostels for the accommodation of juveniles, transferred away from home under the Ministry of Labour juvenile transference scheme, are inspected by the Ministry's inspectors?

Mr. E. Brown

There is an annual inspection, by experienced staff, of every hostel providing accommodation for transferred juveniles, and this covers every aspect of the hostel administration. There is at all times close contact between the Ministry and the hostel staff and frequent visits are paid by the Ministry's officials.

Mr. Day

Are the inspectors who make these inspections employés of the Ministry of Labour, or are they voluntary workers?

Mr. Brown

They are inspectors of the Ministry of Labour.

Mr. Day

Are the costs divided?

Mr. Brown

That is another question.

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