HC Deb 11 June 1942 vol 380 cc1235-6
36. Miss Rathbone

asked the Minister of Health whether he is in a position to make any further statement as to the appointment of an Advisory Committee on the welfare of young children?

Mr. E. Brown

Yes, Sir. The constitution of the Committee has now been completed, and I will circulate a list of the members in the OFFICIAL REPORT. I intend to act as Chairman of the Committee, with my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary as Vice-Chairman. The function of the Committee will be to advise me on any question affecting the welfare of expectant and nursing mothers and of children under five which may be referred by me to the Committee. I con-Template that the Committee will do most of its detailed work through sub-committees appointed for the investigation of particular problems.

Miss Rathbone

Is there a really substantial number of women on the Committee?

Mr. Brown

The Committee consists of 32 members, of whom 25 are women.

Following is the list:

ADVISORY COMMITTED ON THE WELFARE OF YOUNG CHILDREN—MEMBERS.

Chairman:

Vice-Chairman: