§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to encourage the provision of pre-school playgroup facilities in Ormskirk and Kirkby.
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§ Sir George YoungI have been asked to reply.
The encouragement of playgroups in individual areas is a matter for the local authority concerned. The Department is, however, encouraging and giving substantial support to the development of the playgroup movement.