A minister for children in Northern Ireland was due to be appointed this week, the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed. As Nursery World went to press the likely nominee was expected to be Lord Rooker, the Minister of State for Northern Ireland. Peter Hain, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, announced his intention to create the new post last week.
A minister for children in Northern Ireland was due to be appointed this week, the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed. As Nursery World went to press the likely nominee was expected to be Lord Rooker, the Minister of State for Northern Ireland. Peter Hain, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, announced his intention to create the new post last week.
