§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has in place to promote the development of creche facilities in further and higher educational institutions in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonProvision of creche facilities in further education institutions is currently the responsibility of education authorities, and in higher education institutions of the institutions themselves.
From 1 April 1993 the boards of management of further education colleges will assume similar powers to provide facilities as presently enjoyed by their higher education counterparts.