HC Deb 05 May 1982 vol 23 c80W
Dr. Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate the cost in 1982–83 of providing free playgroup facilities for children under five years of age.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

I regret that the information on which to base an estimate is not available centrally. Most playgroups are run by groups of parents and costs vary according to local circumstances.