§ Mr. Barnettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to provide for the compulsory registration of au pair agencies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesMy right hon. Friend is studying the text of the Council of Europe's Agreement on Au Pair Placement, which includes provision for the appointment of private bodies to deal with au pair placement. I am not yet in a position to say whether legislation would be necessary to give effect to this provision.