§ 29. Mr. Lindsayasked the President of the Board of Education, how many children are at present accommodated in camp schools; and how many empty places now exist?
§ Mr. RamsbothamThe total number of children accommodated in national camp schools in England and Wales on 31st March, 1941, was 6,474. The number of vacant places on that date was 710.
§ Mr. LindsayIn view of the interest in this question, is my right hon. Friend satisfied that the recent reduction of some 1,500 children in these camps, owing, I think, to a new decision made jointly by the Ministry of Health and the Board of Education, is in the best interests of this very interesting experiment?
§ Mr. RamsbothamThere is an ebb and flow to these camps, but the number has increased in recent months, and every effort is being made to use them to their utmost capacity.