§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Lord President of the Council what steps he has taken to consult(a) staff unions and (b) the staff creche committee about the design of the survey of demand for a workplace nursery in the House.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweFollowing initiatives by the House of Commons Commission and the Services Committee, the Administration Department has been asked to undertake a feasibility study of the provision of child care facilities in the House or in conjunction with other public services in the Westminster area. Once that study is complete any consultation exercise will necessarily embrace all those with an interest.