§ Mr. MALONEasked the Minister of Health whether any children under the care of any public assistance committee are at the Boys' Home and Phillipson Farm Colony, near Stannington, Northumberland, or at any other institution run by the Poor Children's Homes Association; and, if so, whether, in view of the recent conviction of the headmaster of the Phillipson Farm Colony for cruelty, he can take any steps to see that they are removed?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThis farm colony is not certified by my Department, but I find that six public assistance authorities have boys there. The Girls' Training Home, Shotley Bridge, run by the same association is certified. I understand that the Home Secretary has recently had the colony inspected, and I propose to await the result of that inspection before deciding whether action on my part is necessary.