§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if statistics are held centrally of places and shortages, by region or travel-to-work area, of child care facilities for working mothers.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 20 July 1989]: Statistics of child care facilities provided by regional and islands councils are set out in periodic statistical bulletins entitled "Home Care Services, Day Care Establishments and Day Service" published by the social work services group, copies of which are available in the House of Commons Library.