§ 73. Major Sir Edward Cadoganasked the Minister of Health whether he will make further provision for the evacuation from the dangerous areas to the reception areas of children under five years of age by the establishment and staffing of a larger number of nursery homes, by making fuller use of the Ministry's requisitioning powers, or by any other practical means?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Miss Horsbrugh)Yes, Sir. I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the Debate in this House on Thursday of last week. There is no hesitation in requisitioning houses which are suitable for this purpose.
§ Sir E. CadoganIs not the reluctance of parents to send children under five to safety areas due to the fact that insufficient provision is made to receive them?
§ Miss HorsbrughI do not think that, on the whole, that reluctance is due to this reason. My right hon. Friend is quite prepared to requisition any houses suitable for this purpose.