§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Lord President of the Council, pursuant to his answer of 26 March,Official Report, column 24, concerning child care facilities at the House of Commons, what arrangements are being made for consultation with and the full participation of each of the staff unions and the creche committee established by staff.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe Select Committee on House of Commons (Services) has asked for an urgent feasibility study to be undertaken into the cost and accommodation implications of providing child care facilities for the children of Members and staff employed in the House. A decision on whether a survey of potential demand is needed will be taken once the results of the feasibility study are known.