Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced the formation of the taskforce last June, saying its remit would be to improve the quality of life for children in the UK. In his speech he said that Prime Minister David Cameron would chair the taskforce, which would "identify and prioritise a small number of specific policy proposals that will make the biggest difference to children and families".
Clegg listed flexible parental leave, increasing the number of men in childcare, greater support for disabled children, helping children through family breakdown and helping communities secure safe play spaces as areas the taskforce would consider.
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