§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the termination of the contract with Acorns Nurseries for the provision of a creche for his Department and other civil service staff in central Cardiff.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe management contract with Acorns Nurseries was terminated because of breaches of contract which prejudiced the delivery of the service to parents and their children.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has to provide a continuation of creche facilities for his staff following the termination of the contract with Acorns Nurseries; what temporary arrangements he has made; and when he expects a long-term replacement contract to be in place.
§ Mr. RedwoodIt is planned to re-open the nursery with a new management contractor for an interim period from early February once essential remedial work has been carried out. At the same time, tenders will he invited for a full three-year contract to follow the interim period.