HC Deb 17 October 1946 vol 427 c231W
36. Mr. J. Lewis

asked the Minister of Health what percentage of the day nurseries established during the war were closed down by local authorities when the grant was reduced by 50 per cent.

Mr. Bevan

Of the 1,304 day nurseries in operation in England on 31st March last, when the 50 per cent. grant was introduced, 114 (or less than nine per cent.) have been closed.