§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Lord President of the Council if he will list the dates during last Session on which the hon. Members' staff's union, the Transport and General Workers Union parliamentary branch, has been consulted about establishment of a nursery for their children; and if he has any plans to consult their union in the coming parliamentary year.
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§ Mr. MacGregorIn accordance with a decision on the Services Committee, no survey of potential demand will be undertaken until detailed advice is received on the feasibility of establishing a child care facility in the parliamentary estate.
§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Lord President of the Council what progress has been made in the last Session towards establishment of a nursery for the children of hon. Members' staff.
§ Mr. MacGregorI refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply of 22 July 1991,Hansard, column 386. Possible suitable accommodation for a child care facility in advance of phase 2 is still being sought. This will be an early matter for consideration by the Accommodation and Works Committee as soon as it is established.