§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he is taking to encourage the provision of child care facilities in the workplace in Wales;270W what information he has on how many firms and Government offices currently provide these facilities in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristNew Government initiatives on child care provision were announced on 11 April by my hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, including measures to encourage employers to provide child care facilities using the tax reliefs available to them. No information is available on the provision of child care facilities by employers in Wales.