§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list by location where creche facilities are provided for working mothers employed in his Department; and if they have to make any payment for this service.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardNo creche facilities are available at present but there are plans for a nursery to open at our Hertford office in February 1990. This nursery will cater for 10 children under five years of age. Other locations are considering the introduction of nursery facilities and the development of new holiday play schemes. We have already established holiday play schemes in several different parts of the country, often in collaboration with other Government Departments and other local employers. All staff using child care facilities are required to make a financial contribution.