§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what proposals the Committee has to provide nappy changing facilities for the children of hon. Members and staff.
§ Mr. Ray PowellThe Committee has no proposals to meet this specific requirement.
§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Chairman of the Administration Committee what facilities exist in the House for child care.
§ Mr. Michael J. MartinNone. The matter is under consideration.
§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Committee of the Catering Committee what is the Committee's policy on special provision for children; and how many child high chairs are available in each catering outlet at the House.
§ Mr. Colin ShepherdThe Committee has not so far considered any specific policy on provision for children. I understand from the Director of Catering Services that the Refreshment Department has two high chairs which are available on request.
§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Lord President of the Council what plans he has to make provision in the current year for day care for the children of hon. Members and their staff.
§ Mr. NewtonI have no plans to make such provision. It is up to individual Members to make arrangements to suit them and their staff.