HC Deb 21 July 1938 vol 338 c2448W
Dr. Guest

asked the Minister of Health what is the number of local authorities which provide accommodation for maternity cases in special institutions; and what is the number of local authorities which only provide such accommodation in wards of institutions used also for other purposes?

Mr. Elliot

The numbers are 139 and 88 respectively.

Dr. Guest

asked the Minister of Health what is the number of local authorities which provide accommodation for maternity cases through or in association with arrangements for public assistance; and what is the number of local authorities which provide accommodation for maternity cases apart from arrangements for public assistance?

Mr. Elliot

The numbers are 95 and 199 respectively.