CHILDCARE AND THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

Early day motion 522, tabled 5 December 2001 by Helen Clark (Labour). Signed by 14 members.

That this House believes that the Commons Chamber, committee rooms and division lobbies are not the right places for breastfeeding or childcare in any form, since this is neither in the interests of the children themselves nor the proper conduct of the business of Parliament; recognises that better childcare facilities are required in the Houses of Parliament and that these are required for all those who work in there in any capacity; and calls on the Administration Select Committee to investigate the matter as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 4.