§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what provision her Department makes for child care facilities for staff; what is the extent of subsidy to nursery places and holiday playschemes; if her Department(a) subscribes to "Childcare Solutions" and (b) makes child care vouchers available; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackI refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 7 March 1994 to the hon. Member for Peckham (Ms Harman),Official Report, column 67, which gave details of child care provision for staff in the Department. Most places are subsidised, but the extent of the subsidy varies according to the nursery or play scheme.
The Department does not subscribe to "Childcare Solutions" or make child care vouchers available.