§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many pre-school children are being looked after by registered childminders in England and Wales.
§ Dr. OwenAt 31st March 1974 registered child-minders were authorised to provide all-day care for 57,162 children and sessional care for 29,792 children. The latter are also included in my answer to the previous Question today.