§ 16. Mr. Norman Bowerasked the Minister of Health if he has considered the representations from the Wembley Borough Council regarding the provision of gas filtration and air ventilation plant in the shelters attached to their war-time nurseries; and if he will sanction the necessary expenditure for this purpose.
§ Mr. WillinkYes, Sir. I have received and considered these representations and have informed the authority that I should not feel justified in sanctioning expenditure for this purpose.
§ Mr. BowerWill my right hon. and learned Friend consult the Minister of Home Security about this matter, and ask him whether he thinks this plant ought to be provided?
§ Mr. WillinkNo, Sir. No provision of this kind has been made in public shelters up to now, and in the matter of war-time nurseries, I am doing what I am sure is appropriate, namely, following the practice of the local education authorities.