§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health whether he has recommended to, or instructed. local authorities to see that 1223W all women about to be confined shall be transferred to relatively safe areas for their confinement; and, where this is not immediately possible, whether he is satisfied that the air-raid shelters provided have received every means of additional strengthening and protection possible?
§ Miss HorsbrughArrangements have already been made under the Government evacuation scheme for all expectant mothers in evacuation areas who wish to be evacuated for their confinement to be provided for in reception areas. As regards the second part of the Question I think that the hon. Member is under a misapprehension in suggesting that special shelters are provided for the reception of expectant mothers. Those in charge of shelters have, however, clear instructions as to the steps to be taken in the event of premature births occurring.