Poll shows public would back childcare tax
News Article 1 July 2004
A new survey has shown support for higher income tax to pay for universal childcare provision.
Theresa May MP - Shadow secretary of state for the family
Interview 29 June 2004
The shadow secretary of state for the family, Theresa May, talks to ePolitix.com about her now role on the Conservative front bench.
May seeks 'clearer focus' for family policy
News Article 29 June 2004
Theresa May has said her new role as shadow secretary of state for the family will lead to a "clearer focus" for Conservative policy.
Anti Social Behaviour Unit
Government Affairs Website
Ministers to compromise over child smacking
Press Review 22 June 2004
The government will oppose a change to the Children Bill in the Lords today that would ban all smacking except to prevent immediate danger to children, but ministers are considering dropping opposition to a compromise banning punishment "that causes physical or mental harm" to children.
Ministers consider parental advisers
Press Review 21 June 2004
The Guardian claims ministes are considering introducing a parental helpline, along the lines of NHS Direct, offering advice on accessing services and achieving a work-life balance.
Pressure on Blair to ban smacking
Press Review 21 June 2004
Labour MPs and peers have claimed the current rules on smacking allow parents to abuse their children.
NASUWT
Government Affairs Website
Julie Morgan: Equal protection for children
Topical Comment 1 June 2004
ProLife Party: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Hodge backs extension to maternity pay
Press Review 28 May 2004
Children's minister Margaret Hodge has signalled that paid maternity leave should be doubled to a year - but only if it was "afforable" to business.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
Ministers launch childcare consultation
News Article 17 May 2004
Tax breaks could be offered to parents employing nannies under plans being considered by the government.
General Teaching Council
Government Affairs Website
Byers urges better childcare
Press Review 30 April 2004
Former Cabinet minister Stephen Byers has said that grandparents and other home-based carers should be paid if they look after children.
