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Business question from Bill Esterson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 3 February 2011. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

In yesterday's Westminster Hall debate, which I secured, on the future of children's centres, it became increasingly clear that many local authorities are unable to afford to maintain the current network of Sure Start children's centres. Given that concern and the recent reports from my right hon. Friend the Member for Birkenhead (Mr Field) and my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham North (Mr Allen) on early intervention, will the Leader of the House think again about providing Government time for a debate on this issue which is incredibly important for the future not just of our children, but of the country?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
522 c1039-40 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children's centres
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk