- Conference
- 2005 National Women's Conference
- Date
- 20 October 2004
- Decision
- Carried
Conference notes the recent ministerial statement encouraging women to produce more children at a time when the cycle of deprivation has yet to be fully addressed.
Conference believes that it is irresponsible for the minister to send out this message when there is currently insufficient affordable housing or childcare provision.
Conference calls upon the National Women’s Committee to work through UNISON’s Labour Link to:
1)request the minister withdraw this comment;
2)ensure no further views are expressed on increasing family size until such times that:
a)social deprivation has been eradicated;
b)adequate affordable childcare is readily available for all.