HC Deb 10 November 1988 vol 140 c298W
Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has on the provision by local authorities in Scotland of mobile creche facilities; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The latest figures, for year ending 31 March 1987, show that the following playbus facilities were provided by Strathclyde regional council and the Western Isles islands council.

Number of buses Number of groups serviced Number of children accommodated
Strathclyde 4 15 184
Western Isles 2 61 732