HC Deb 15 December 1997 vol 303 cc71-2W
33. Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations she has received from women's groups on the child care provisions announced in the pre-Budget statement. [19090]

Ms Ruddock

In his pre-Budget statement, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a £300 million package of investment in child care provision over the next five years. This announcement was widely welcomed by women's groups and voluntary organisations.

Key players in child care provision—including women's groups—will be invited to a conference on the National Child care Strategy, hosted jointly by the Secretaries of State for Social Security and for Education and Employment, in January.