§ 68. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Education how many day nursery schools exist within the control of his Department; how many children were enrolled at the nearest convenient date: and whether he will make a statement of Government policy concerning the future of this service.
§ Sir D. EcclesIn January, 1959, there were 474 maintained and direct-grant nursery schools with 24,235 pupils. I value highly the work that is being done, but I cannot consider any extension while the serious shortage of teachers continues.