§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many child minders are currently registered in Northern Ireland in each area board.
§ Mr. AlisonThe number of registered child minders in each health and social services board area at 30 June 1979 (the latest figures available) was as follows:
Year (ended 31 March) Improvement (including conversion) Intermediate Repairs Total 1977–78 … … … 5,695 213 3,375 9,283 1978–79 … … … 12,979 269 2,614 15,862 1979–80 … … … 20,095 447 3,684 24,226 3 year totals … … 38,769 929 9,673 49,371 I have no plans at present to increase the current levels of grants.