HC Deb 24 October 1939 vol 352 c1226W
Mr. David Adams

asked the Minister of Health whether he will take steps to ascertain whether attendances at child welfare clinics are being maintained, whether in evacuation, neutral, or reception areas; and whether every possible step is being taken to protect the health of young people in this country from the many dangers which the war emergency is likely to entail?

Miss Horsbrugh

Welfare authorities generally are, I believe, doing their best to maintain these services, and my regional medical staff are asked to keep the position in different localities under review. It is desirable in present circumstances to keep down specific requests for information from the Ministry to local authorities as far as possible.

As regards the second part of the question, it is my constant aim to take all possible steps towards achieving the object referred to.