§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the Minister of Health how many children are at present boarded-out with foster parents by boards of guardians in England and Wales, the total amount per week paid for the maintenance of each child, including food, clothing, doctor, and other necessaries, and the total cost per child maintained in 12 of the largest Poor Law schools and scattered homes throughout the country?
§ Sir K. WOODThe number of children boarded-out with foster parents by boards of guardians in England and Wales on the 1st January, 1925, was about 10,500. The estimated average weekly cost per boarded-out child during the year ended 31st March, 1924 (the latest period far which figures are available), was 10s. 10¼ I am sending the hon. Member a statement showing the average weekly cost per child maintained in 12 of the largest establishments for children belonging to Poor Law authorities in England and Wales.