HC Deb 28 November 1972 vol 847 cc131-2W
Mr. Michael Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what assistance his Office is giving to meet the needs of pre-school children.

Mr. Peter Thomas

A 75 per cent. grant is being given under the urban aid programme in respect of expenditure in Wales for the benefit of pre-school children totalling over £1,600,000. The programme includes the establishment of.

or assistance to, 29 playgroups, two local authority day nurseries providing 60 places, 41 nursery schools providing 1,800 places and 57 nursery classes providing 1,640 places.