§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what provision his Department makes for child care facilities for staff; what is the extent of subsidy to nursery places and holiday play schemes; if his Department(a) subscribes to "Childcare Solutions" and (b) makes child care vouchers available; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HagueI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Peckham (Ms Harman) on 7 March at column38. The extent of subsidy varies according to the 292W nature and location of the child care facilities. About 8,000 staff across the Department have access to the referral services provided by "Childcare Solutions". Child care vouchers are not available.