§ Mr. Conwayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what he attributes the variation of supervisor ratios with regard to local authority implementation of the Nurseries Act 1948.
§ Mr. WhitneyLocal authorities are free to determine the extent of supervision they require in facilities registered under the Nurseries and Child-Minders Regulation Act 1948. No information is held centrally on local variations.
§ Mr. Conwayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received on the Nurseries Act 1948; and if he intends to update its provisions.
§ Mr. WhitneyA recent consultation exercise of the Department on the possible revision of the Nurseries and Child-Minders Regulation Act 1948 attracted 130 responses from those consulted in England (that is statutory authorities and their representative associations, professional associations, voluntary bodies and others interested in day-care for children under five). We hope to make an announcement soon on how we intend to proceed.