§ Mr. Alexanderasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has had about the success of the scheme at Strathleven bonded warehouses in Dumbarton in improving antenatal care among female employees; and if he will amend the Employment Protection Act to allow all firms to introduce such a scheme.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI have been asked to reply.
I have received no representations about this scheme.
While the Government hope that employers will allow employees to take full advantage of ante-natal facilities available, they do not consider legislation appropriate.