HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 c4W
65. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Health how many nurseries for the daytime care of children under five years of age were being provided by local authorities at any convenient date in each of the years 1951 to 1956.

Mr. Vosper

The following are the details:

Number of Day Nurseries provided by Local Health Authorities 31st December
1951 832
1952 797
1953 724
1954 628
1955 583
1956 Not yet available

66. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Health what direction and advice has been given to local authorities by his Department as to charges to be made and administration of day nurseries during the last three years.

Mr. Vosper

No general direction or advice has been given.