§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he proposes to take following the publication of the European Economic Community reports entitled "Caring for Children: Services and Policies for Childcare" and "Equal. Opportunities in the United Kingdom", and "Childcare and Equality of Opportunity: Consolidated Report to the European Commission" copies of which have been sent to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Bridgend (Mr. Griffiths) on 12 July at column150.