§ 33. Mrs. Clwydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has as to how many new day nursery places have been provided by social services departments since 1979.
§ Mrs. CurrieIt is estimated that between 1979 and 1986 the number of day nursery places provided by Social Services Departments in England increased by over 500. The numbers for each year are given in the table.
Day nursery places provided by Social Services Departments in England 1979 to 1986 As at 31 March Number (thousands) 1979 28.3 1980 28.4 1981 28.3 1982 28.4 1983 28.6 1984 28.9 1985 28.9 11986 28.8 1 The figure given for 1986 is a provisional estimate based on returns from 83 per cent, of local authorities.