HC Deb 01 April 2003 vol 402 cc673-4W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what creche facilities are provided by his Department; and at what cost. [104304]

Mr. McCartney

The current provisions available are:

Total number Places
Nurseries 26 443
Playschemes 100 1,364

Financial accountability is mainly at local business unit level and so details of the overall costs incurred in providing assistance with childcare are not available centrally. Investment in each childcare facility is based on a business case which must demonstrate business viability and value for money.