§ Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the serious shortage of approved schools, whereby no vacancies are available for several boys committed in county Durham to these institutions; and what steps are being taken to remedy this position?
§ Mr. PeakeI have been asked to reply. New schools are being provided as rapidly as is possible under war-time conditions. This additional accommodation includes 350 places at schools in County Durham which it is hoped will relieve the pressure in this as well as neighbouring areas.