§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what provision his Department makes for child care facilities for staff; what subsidy is provided for(a) nursery places and (b) holiday play schemes; if he will list the organisations used by his Department for child care; and if child care vouchers are made available to staff. [30017]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Treasury participates in the Westminster Holiday Play Scheme which provides child care for children between the ages of five and twelve during school holidays. A 61 per cent. subsidy is provided to staff. The current provider is Kinderquest Ltd. Nursery places are not provided nor are child care vouchers offered.