§ Sir A. Wilsonasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the statement at page 108 of the Fifth Report on the work of the children's branch of his Department that sleeping in hammocks is definitely bad for growing boys, he will make inquiries as to the number of boys sleeping in hammocks in training ships and under the orders of the Admiralty, and make further investigations as to the effect on health before condemning this practice?
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§ Sir S. HoareThe statement in question is an expression of opinion by the Chief Inspector of the Children's Branch of the Home Office. As a result of experience he has formed the view that there are special considerations in regard to approved schools which make it desirable that beds should be used instead of hammocks in schools where the requisite accommodation is available. I understand that it is already the practice in His Majesty's Naval Training Services to provide beds where space permits.