§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what financial provision has been made for the construction of nursery facilities in the Palace of Westminster; and if he will make a statement. [1021]
§ Mr. BeithNo financial provision has been made for the construction of nursery facilities in the Palace of Westminster. The Commission has from time to time examined the possibilities of establishing an in-House child care facility. However, the Commission has been advised by the Accommodation and Works Committee that the main obstacle is the lack of unallocated accommodation on the Parliamentary estate which is suitable or could be made suitable to comply with the provisions of the Nurseries and Childminders Regulation Act 1948 (as amended 1968).