Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 February 1999. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what discussions he has had with playgroup associations on the Working Time Directive; what help he intends to provide for such groups in obeying the directive; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 8 February 1999).

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions he has had with playgroup associations on the Working Time Directive; what help he intends to provide for such groups in obeying the directive; and if he will make a statement. [69504] Mr. Ian McCartney: [holding answer 8 February 1999]: I have been asked to reply. Ministers at the DTI have not had discussions with playgroup associations about the Working Time Directive, although Ministers have received a number of letters from playgroups. DTI published guidance for all employers and workers on the Working Time Regulations in August 1998.

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