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Oral Answers to Questions — Juvenile Instruction Centres.

– in the House of Commons at on 21 February 1935.

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Photo of Mr Richard Austin Spencer Mr Richard Austin Spencer , St Helens

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asked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the representations sent to him from local authorities to the effect that the work of juvenile instruction centres is impaired by the lack of provision of meals; and what, if any, powers local authorities possess to make such provision?

Mr. STANLEY:

I know of only one authority—the St. Helens County Borough—that has recently suggested the provision of meals at junior instruction centres. I have given the matter full consideration, but I am advised that local education authorities have no power to provide meals for unemployed boys and girls attending the centres.

Photo of Mr Wilfred Paling Mr Wilfred Paling , Wentworth

Was not this matter raised in one of the reports of the commissioners in the distressed areas? In view of that, cannot something be done?

Mr. STANLEY:

I would remind the hon. Member that in juvenile instruction centres in England and Wales milk can be supplied free as medical treatment.

Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

Does the right hon. Gentleman not think that if the local education authorities had power to supply milk to juveniles it would be very much better for the children and the local authorities?

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