§ 6. Mr. William A. Stewardasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that there is no provision under the National Health Service for providing transport or guides for children who are considered suitable to attend occupational centres but who, owing to their ill health or physical disabilities, are not able to attend these centres without this assistance; and if he will consider giving transport assistance where the medical authorities consider it in the interests of the child.
§ Mr. CrookshankI am advised that local health authorities have adequate powers to provide these services where necessary.
§ Mr. StewardWould my right hon. Friend agree that this unfortunate section of the community will have enough difficulties with which to battle through life 1143 without the added one of being uneducated? Will he see if something can be done, because my information is that there is not much being done?
§ Mr. CrookshankIt is a question for local health authorities. They have all the powers; it is up to them to provide the service.
§ Mr. StewardWould my right hon. Friend look into a case if I send him particulars of a local authority which has failed to do anything?
§ Mr. CrookshankI will look into any case which comes within my province.