§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidelines he has issued, or plans to issue, to further education colleges regarding creche facilities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonProvision of creche facilities in further education colleges is currently the responsibility of education authorities. From 1 April 1993 that responsibility will rest with individual college boards of management.
We have no plans to issue guidelines to boards of management on the provision of creche facilities.