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Miss Joan Lestor
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current recommended level of day nursery places in local authorities; and how many local authorities meet these guidelines.
Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg
There is no nationally recommended level of provision. It is for each authority to determine its requirements for day nurseries in the light of local needs, and the availability of other forms of day care such as child minding.