§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Minister for Civil Service if he has received any recent representations about pilot or permanent workplace creches and similar incentives further to encourage the return to employment of women in the Civil Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Luce(holding answer 25 July 1989)My officials recently had an ad hoc meeting with the Council of Civil Service Unions to review developments. I am encouraging 859W Departments to assist recruitment and retention by setting up and supporting value for money child care schemes. In my Department, to date, the Civil Service college, Sunningdale, has plans for a nursery and the equal opportunities division co-ordinates the Westminster multidepartmental holiday scheme for five to 12-year-olds.