To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what creche facilities are provided by his Department; and at what cost. [104304]

The current provisions available are:

	Total number	Places
Nurseries	26	443
Playschemes	100	1,364

Financial accountability is mainly at local business unit level and so details of the overall costs incurred in providing assistance with childcare are not available centrally. Investment in each childcare facility is based on a business case which must demonstrate business viability and value for money.