§ Mr. G. Straussasked the Minister of Health why he has decided to close the hostel for neurotic and difficult children at Bourton Grange, Flax Bourton, near Bristol, in view of the fact that the children were benefiting greatly by the psychiatric treatment they received there, and the probability that many of them, if that treatment ceases, may develop into child delinquents?
§ Mr. E. BrownIt has been decided to close this hostel in view of the decline in the number of evacuees in the area and the fact that accommodation is available in other suitable hostels. A number of the children in the hostel whose treatment has been completed have been billeted. The remainder are being transferred to other hostels, where they will continue to receive appropriate treatment.