§ 1. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has considered the allegations concerning cruelty to children contained in a letter from the Matron, Fernside Cots Nursery, Park Lane, Reigate, which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Ede)Yes, Sir. Most of the general allegations in the letter to which the hon. Member refers are in respect of services recently fully reviewed by the Care of Children Committee whose findings and proposals largely differ from those of the writer. As regards specific allegations, it is not possible to make any inquiry unless the writer is in a position to furnish full particulars.