§ Mr. David YoungTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what inquiries his Department is making to establish the effect lack of creche facilities has on employment.
§ Mr. NichollsMy Department is currently participating in the work of the ministerial group on women's issues on childcare in the context of women's employment. Among other aspects the group is considering the availability of childcare and the effects that the lack of it may have on women's employment.