HC Deb 18 June 1996 vol 279 cc407-8W
Sir Michael Spicer

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the Government's(a) programmes and (b) proposals to help mothers to stay at home to look after their babies aged up to three years; and if he will make a statement. [32749]

Mr. Bowis

The Government believe that mothers should be able to choose whether they stay at home to look after their young children or seek to work, whether part or full time.