§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the children's playground at the Poor Law institution at Purton is floored with asphalt and surrounded by a high wooden fence, shutting out fresh air and sunlight and the view of the fields around; and if he will make representations to the Swindon Guardians' Committee with a view to improving the conditions for these children?
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Sir H. YOUNGI understand that this question refers to certain accommodation recently adapted for the reception of mentally and physically defective children by the county council of Wiltshire. These children clearly must be separated from the other inmates of the institution, but I am informed that the fence mentioned does not in fact shut out fresh air or sunlight, and that the children also have access to the garden of the institution at convenient times. As at present advised, therefore, I do not think it necessary to make representations to the county council in the matter.