HC Deb 21 June 1991 vol 193 cc337-8W
Ms. Armstrong

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will give the numbers of(a) day nurseries, (b) childminders and (c) playgroups in 1990 and the number of places in each.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 18 June 1991]: The information requested is set out in the table. The figures include registered provision, local authority provision and for day nurseries and play groups some provision exempt from registration (eg provision on crown property).

Day care facilities for children under five at 31 March 1990 (provisional figures)
Premises Places
(a)Day nurseries 2,920 87,450
(b)Childminders 93,070 205,470
(c)Playgroups 17,790 416,380

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