§ Mr. Mainwaringasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been drawn to the continued increase of malnutrition amongst juveniles attending instruction centres situate in Rhondda, in that out of 226 girls examined at the Ynyswen centre 42.5 are certified as requiring additional nourishment, of 128 boys examined at the Trealaw centre 43.4, and of 172 boys at Pontygwarth 24.4 are respectively certified; and whether, in view of the facts disclosed, he is prepared to authorise the provision of a midday meal for those attending?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am aware that the latest figures of juveniles in attendance at the three Junior Instruction Centres conducted by the Rhondda Local Education Authority who have been certified as in need of supplementary nourishment have shown an increase on earlier figures. Under the legislation now before Parliament, it will be open to the Rhondda Authority to make proposals for the provision of meals in their centres.