§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what date he will implement a code of practice for nanny agencies. [111251]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonMy right hon. Friend the Minister for Employment, Welfare to Work and Equal Opportunities announced on 17 January that the principles in the proposed voluntary code for nanny agencies would be reflected in the revised statutory regulations to govern the conduct of employment agencies which we expect to table in Spring. Specific guidance for nanny agencies will be issued around that time.