HC Deb 03 November 1943 vol 393 c677W
Mr. Astor

asked the Home Secretary how many probation officers there were allocated to the London Juvenile Courts in 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942 and 1943; and how many children were under their supervision during the same periods?

Mr. H. Morrison

The number of probation officers allocated to the Metropolitan Juvenile Court was:

  • On 31st December, 1939–28.
  • On 31st December, 1940–32.
  • On 31st December, 1941–28.
  • On 31st December, 1942–33.

The number at present so allocated is 36. An additional appointment has recently been authorised.

Diphtheria: Scotland.
Year. Total deaths. Children under 5. Children between 5 and 15. Persons over 15.
1938 … 430 216 195 19
1939 … 395 200 176 19
1940 … 675 352 280 43
1941 … 517 281 185 51
1942 … 290 157 96 37
1943 (first half) … 126 62 43 21

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