CHILD CARE IN PARLIAMENT

Early day motion 58, tabled 2 June 1997 by Harry Barnes (Labour). Signed by 76 members.

That this House urges the Government and the relevant House of Commons committees to accept the need for a creche at affordable rates for the children of honourable Members, their staff and others who work in Parliament as well as child care allowances for those who work for honourable Members outside the Parliamentary Estate; believes that this would be a powerful signal of the Government's commitment to family-friendly policies; and further believes that such facilities would also do much to reduce staff turnover and consequent loss of experience.

Signatures by party: Labour 57, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.