HC Deb 25 March 1996 vol 274 c435W
Mr. Frank Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment for what reason the rules concerning the funding of stand-alone child care projects attempting to gain support under objective 1 status in Merseyside were changed last year; and if she will make a statement. [22425]

Mrs. Gillan

The rules concerning the funding of stand-alone child care projects have not changed. Child care cost are only eligible as part of a European social fund vocational training or employment project.