§ 56. Miss Joan Lestorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what grants have been made available for day care provision for the pre-school child in the current year.
§ Mr. NewtonThe Department makes grants towards the headquarters expenses and national development of a number of voluntary bodies wholly or primarily concerned with the provision of day care services for under-fives. In the current financial year these grants are: National Childminding Association, £55,000; Pre-School Playgrounds Association, £350,000; Toy Libraries Association, £41,000; and National Playbus Association, £19,625.