HISTORIC PRESS RELEASE : Dawn Primarolo Praises Work Of Family Centre In Aberdeen [January 2004]

The press release issued by HM Treasury on 20 January 2004.

The commitment and achievements of the staff and volunteers at the Fersands Family Centre in Aberdeen were praised by Paymaster General Dawn Primarolo on a visit today.

The Family Centre was created to provide educational, training, social and recreational facilities and resources to local families.

Ms Primarolo commented:

“The Fersands Family Centre provides a first-rate service to families in a wide range of areas, ensuring parents in the community receive the support and advice they need.

“Through providing high quality childcare and training opportunities, the centre also offers parents a real opportunity to fulfil their potential in the workplace and to develop their skills. I am also pleased that so many of parents using the nursery are taking advantage of the new tax credits which are currently benefiting more than 5.9 million families across the UK and give extra support for children and help parents meet their childcare costs.

“It has been a pleasure to meet staff, volunteers and families using the centre today and I would like to congratulate the centre on its ongoing success.”