HC Deb 25 June 1942 vol 380 c2149
40. Mr. Lindsay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many war-time nurseries are now established in Scotland?

The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. T. Johnston)

The total number of day nurseries in Scotland is now 49; of these 28 have been provided under the Government War-Time Nurseries Scheme. In addition, 61 war-time nurseries have been approved, and are in various stages of preparation.

Mr. Lindsay

Is there any special reason why there should be 1,400 in England and Wales, and only a small number in Scotland?

Mr. Johnston

As the hon. Member knows, conditions differ very widely. But he will have an opportunity of raising this matter, no doubt, on the Scottish Estimates.