§ 82. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Health what is the average total cost per week for each child maintained in a day nursery.
§ Mr. BevanThe average total cost per place is approximately 27s. per week in London and 23s in the Provinces.
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§ 83. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Health what procedure is in use for the inspection of day nurseries as to their suitability for training of nursery assistants; and whether nurseries found unsuitable for such training are closed as being unsuitable for the education and care of the children themselves.
§ Mr. BevanNurseries are inspected jointly by officers of my Department and of the Ministry of Education. If a nursery is considered unsuitable for training students, the responsible Authority is urged to bring it up to standard.
§ 84. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Health how many children under two years of age are cared for in day nurseries in England and Wales; and how many nurseries cater only for children of this age.