§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Health how many places were available in suitable institutions for the reception of mentally defective children in the years 1939, 1945 and 1949; and when he anticipates additional places will be made available.
§ Mr. BevanSeparate figures are not available for accommodation reserved specially for children; but of about 55,000 places some 7,500 are now occupied by patients under 16 years of age. Additional accommodation is being made available as quickly as financial resources and staffing allow.