§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the proposed terms of reference for his review of guidance to local authorities on day care for young children; when it will begin; and who will carry it out.
§ Mr. John PattenThe Department will begin in the autumn a review of its long-standing advice to local authorities on provision for children under five with a view to consultation with interested bodies and the possible issue of revised guidance next year.
§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the reasons for the visit by a group of his officials to the United States of America to look at day care for young children.
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§ Mr. John PattenAs part of the Department's continuing oversight of developments in provision for under-fives in this country two officials are spending two weeks in the United States visiting selected schemes for the day care of children under five.