73. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health what steps he has taken to make provision for the care of the young children of women war-workers while the mothers are at work; what progress has been made, to 31st January, 1942, in the establishment of war-time nurseries in England and Wales; whether he is satisfied with the nature and extent of the arrangements made for these nurseries by the maternity and child welfare authorities in the key districts; and, if not, what further steps he will take with a view to meeting the needs of the situation?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Miss Horsbrugh)I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made in the Debate on the Adjournment on 5th February last by my right hon. Friend.
§ Miss HorsbrughThe figures given on 5th February are the last figures. If the hon. Gentleman looks at the record of the Debate he will see them set out.