§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what will be the provisions for the development of supervised child care facilities for single parents participating in the Government's employment training programme.
§ Mr. NichollsThe Training Commission will meet costs of up to £50 per week, per child if lone parents make arrangements for the care of their children with a childminder, nursery or creche which is registered with a local authority.
All travel costs over £5 a week incurred by the trainee including the cost of travel to the childminder, will also be reimbursed.
I expect most child care to be provided through existing facilities. However, training managers and providers will be able to set up arrangements for the children of parents training with them, providing the facilities are appropriately registered with the local authority.