§ Miss Lestorasked the Lord President of the Council, in view of the recommendations of the Seebohm Report in respect of children under five years of age, what plans he has for transferring responsibility for play groups, day nurseries and child minders to a social service department.
§ Mr. CrossmanI have been asked to reply. Decisions on the Seebohm Committee's recommendations must await consideration of the views of the local authority associations and other interested bodies who have been invited to comment.