§ Commander Purseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what education facilities are available for children at the Convalescent Home for Children at Hornsea, Yorkshire; when a teacher was last provided; and whether it is his policy that a teacher should be appointed in homes with over 40 children.
§ Mr. CrossmanDuring term time a teacher from the East Riding Education Authority visits the hospital for two hours daily and arrangements can be made as necessary to draw on the resources of local schools. Provision of teachers is a matter for local education authorities, with which hospital authorities have been asked to co-operate.
§ Commander Purseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the approximate time at which children at the Convalescent Home for Children at Hornsea, Yorkshire, are bathed and put into their pyjamas for the night; and what is the approximate time at which they are put to bed.
§ Mr. CrossmanBath and bed times vary according to the child's age and medical need.
§ Commander Purseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what is the number of baths provided at the Convalescent Home for Children at Hornsea, Yorkshire, for the complement of 41 children; and what is the maximum number of boys who this year have used the same bath water;
(2) why, in view of the fact that there is only one girl at the Convalescent 291W Home for Children at Hornsea, Yorkshire, the boys are not permitted to use the girls' bath; and whether he will ensure that greater use is made of the girls' bath.
§ Mr. CrossmanThere are two baths which are used by boys or girls as required. As regards the use of bath water I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to his Question on 2nd May.—[Col. 782, c.305–6.]