§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he has taken, and what action he intends taking, to implement the recommendations within his area of responsibility of the European Commission's childcare network report "Caring for Children—Services and Policies for Childcare and Equal Opportunities in the United Kingdom."
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 5 March 1990]: The report was prepared for the European Commission which has yet to develop any firm proposals. The Government take the view that policy on child care is a matter for member states and that families themselves should determine how their children are to be cared for. It is for parents to decide how to combine work and family responsibilities. The Government, through the ministerial group on women's issues, are encouraging the development of a range of quality day care.