§ Q35. Mr. Ray Powellasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the fact that this is the International Year of the Child, she will reconsider her decision and appoint a Minister for Children.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. It is obviously essential that there should be co-ordination between Ministers concerned with children, but it remains my view that the appointment of a separate Minister for Children would not be the best way of serving their interests.