§ Mr. Ungoed-Thomasasked the Minister of Health whether pending his consideration of the future of war-time nurseries he will ensure that no more war-time nurseries are closed; whether he will revoke instructions already issued to close the nurseries, in all cases where these instructions have not yet been carried out; and whether he will cancel the instructions given to close the war-time nursery at Cadoxton, Barry.
§ Mr. BevanNo war-time nursery for which a continuing need has been shown is being closed. The Cadoxton nursery has consistently been used only to about half its capacity and the Glamorgan County Council are considering taking it over as a nursery school.
§ Mrs. Willsasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the continued need of women to work on export trade duties, etc., and the overcrowded conditions of housing of families in Birmingham, he will authorise the continuance of the 76 day nurseries now being run by the local authority.
§ Mr. BevanAs regards future policy I regret that I am not yet in a position to add to the answer I gave the hon. Members for Rugby (Mr. W. J. Brown) and Blackburn (Mrs. Castle) on 11th October. I am not, however, losing sight of the considerations mentioned by my hon. Friend.