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Unmarried Mothers (Hostels)

Volume 445: debated on Thursday 18 December 1947

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asked the Minister of Health how many local authorities have provided hostels for unmarried mothers and their babies; and whether any similar provision has been made with young widows with children.

Fifteen local authorities have provided mother and baby homes or hostels, from which widows are not debarred.