§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children were attending pre-school playgroups in 1983 and in each year from 1979.
§ Mr. John MacKayFigures for the years 1979 to 1982 are contained in table 17 in Social Work Services Group statistical bulletin "Home Care Services, Day Care Establishments and Day Services, 1982" a copy of which is in the Library. From 1980 onwards the figures in the table under the heading "Children Attending" relate to the number of places available. Figures for 1983 are not yet available.