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Workers' Camps (Creches)

Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 April 1945.

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Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western 12:00, 12 April 1945

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will recommend the war agricultural executive committees to set up camps with creches, so that parents with children can undertake voluntary work on the land.

Mr. Hudson:

In view of the limited supplies of equipment available, the difficulties in providing the necessary additional staff, and the need for reserving accommodation at the camps for active volunteers, I am unable to adopt the hon. Member's suggestion.

Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

Is the Minister aware that there are many parents in the cities who would be glad of an opportunity to help in agriculture if there were facilities for the children, and would not that be better than taking children from school to do agricultural work?

Mr. Hudson:

No, Sir.

Photo of Sir Joseph Lamb Sir Joseph Lamb , Stone

Will my right hon. Friend make inquiries before setting up creches in the country in order to find what has been the cost of setting them up in the towns?

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