Mr. WILSONasked the Minister of Labour what steps are taken at the juvenile training centres to see that no physical deterioration is taking place; and whether at any period a medical examination takes place?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADUnder the existing scheme local education authorities have power to make their school medical service available to such juveniles attending junior instruction centres as are referred by the superintendent of the centre, and a considerable number of authorities have made such provision. I may add that it has been found in practice that the terms of the Statutory Scheme governing the provision of those medical services are too restrictive, and my right hon. Friend hopes shortly to1246W be able to announce to education authorities generally an amendment of the scheme to enable the school medical officer, if he finds it necessary to do so, to examine boys or girls other than those referred by the superintendent of the course.