PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
DAY NURSERY IN THE FORMER ST. STEPHEN'S TAVERN (22 June 1993)

That this House believes that the unused St. Stephen's Tavern should be turned into a day nursery/child care centre for use of honourable and Right honourable Members and their staff at reasonable rates; notes that this view is supported by the parliamentary branch of the TGWU, which represents secretaries, researchers and assistants; urges the relevant domestic committees to investigate this proposal as a matter of urgency; further recognises the contribution that such a day nursery would make to the recruitment and retention of staff as well as reducing absenteeism; and believes that Parliament should take the lead in supporting decent child-care provision which is so important to enhancing the ability of parents to participate in the workforce.

Sponsored by:
Helen Jackson (Labour)