73. Miss Wardasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the appointment of any further advisory committee in connection with the work of his Department arising out of the representa- 1658 tions made by the Woman-power Committee?
§ Mr. E. BrownYes, Sir. On various aspects of the work of my Department, committees are already in existence which include women members. On the special question of the care of young children I established an informal circle of women interested in this problem. In view of the special importance of problems affecting the care of young children in war-time and the new questions which arise thereon in relation to Government policy, I have decided to extend these arrangements and put them on a more formal footing. I have decided therefore to establish a committee to advise me on questions affecting the welfare of young children. I am consulting the appropriate organisations and hope to make an announcement as to the constitution of the committee at an early date.