§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much his Department spends on child care; on what provision the sum is spent; how many children receive the child care; and if he will make a statement about child care.
§ Mr. Gummer[holding answer 7 March 1994]: In the current financial year 1993–94 my Department—excluding the Property Services Agency—has spent £60,250 on subsidy for nursery and holiday play scheme provision for 132 children. Start-up costs for additional places in two new inter-departmental nurseries in Westminster and Bristol amounted to £30,000.