§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Med-way Board of Guardians has passed a resolution urging His Majesty's Government to initiate legislation amending Part I of the Children Act, 1908, to the effect that it shall be made compulsory upon intending foster parents to apply to the local authority concerned for the 1022W registration of their premises for the reception of nurse infants before the reception actually takes place; and whether he proposes to introduce such amending legislation and, if so, when?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. This suggestion will receive consideration in connection with any legislation for the amendment of the Children Act, 1908, but I cannot give any date for the introduction of such legislation.