Working Time Directive (Playgroups)

HC Deb 10 February 1999 vol 325 cc275-6W

Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions he has had with playgroup associations on the Working Time Directive; what help he intends to provide for such groups in obeying the directive; and if he will make a statement. [69504]

Mr. Ian McCartney

[holding answer 8 February 1999]I have been asked to reply.

Ministers at the DTI have not had discussions with playgroup associations about the Working Time Directive, although Ministers have received a number of letters from playgroups. DTI published guidance for all employers and workers on the Working Time Regulations in August 1998.