§ Mr. Thurtleasked the Minister of Health whether arrangements are being made in the London area for the evacuation of children, under five years of age, in the event of air raids; and, if so, whether these arrangements are in the hands of the medical officers of health of the boroughs?
§ Mr. ElliotThe plans for the evacuation of children in school units in the event of raids do not extend to children of preschool age not in attendance at school. A limited number of children under five who are without parental care is being evacuated as and when vacancies can be found in the reception areas. A panel with which the Standing Joint Committee of the metropolitan borough councils, as welfare authorities, the London County Council as evacuation authority and women's voluntary services for civil defence are associated is assisting in the selection of applicants.