§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Health whether he is now able to give figures for the average weekly costs of the camp schools managed by the National Camps Corporation?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe average weekly costs per head, based on the average number of children and teachers in residence, for the year ended 31st March, 1942, are as follow:
Camp Working: s. d. s. d. Food 7 8½ Camp Staff 5 10½ Fuel and Lighting 2 5½ Rates, Taxes and Insurance 1 4½ Maintenance of Buildings and Equipment 2 3½ Laundry 1 0½ Sundries 9 21 6 Loan Charges 2 5 Central Administration 5½ 24 4½ The highest average weekly cost per head during that year was 33s. 1d., at a camp at which there were 156 residents, and the lowest was 22s., at a camp of 265 residents.