§ Mr. Grovesasked the Home Secretary the conditions and qualifications necessary for the return for permanent residence of families within the Southend area; and whether he will afford permission for those who resided for six months previous to the war to return to their previous homes?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonIn regard to the first part Of the Question, I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of a leaflet which gives the information he desires. In regard to the second part, the restrictions on return do not apply to persons who resided in Southend for an aggregate period of at least six months between 1st January, 1939, and 14th November, 1941.
§ Captain Pluggeasked the Minister of Health the number of children brought back to London from the reception areas in the last four weeks for which figures are available; and whether the inward movement continues?
§ Mr. E. BrownDuring the last four weeks for which figures are available the number of school children in the administrative county of London increased as follows:
- Week ended 6th December, 1941, 1,330.
- Week ended 13th December, 1941, 1,658.
- Week ended 20th December, 1941, 668.
- Week ended 27th December, 1941, 668.
It will be seen that, while the inward movement is continuing, there was a marked drop in the rate of return during the Christmas period.