33. Mr. McNeilasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of local authorities which have submitted plans for war-time nurseries under Circular D.H.S. No. 146/1941, 9th June, 1941; the number of schemes which have now been approved; the number of nurseries which are now in operation; and the number of children being cared for in there nurseries?
Mr. JohnstonTen local authorities in Scotland have submitted definite proposals for the establishment of war-time nurseries, and these proposals, which provide for 39 nurseries, have all been approved. Of the 39, two, each accommodating 40 children, are in full operation, and 14 which were already in partial operation at the date of the circular are being brought into fuller operation.
§ Mr. Kenneth LindsayIs the Minister satisfied that 39 nursery schools in the whole of Scotland really meet the need?