Social exclusion minister Hilary Armstrong was due to write to the PrimeMinister as Children Now went to press. Her letter was expected to presshome the message that early intervention is crucial to help childrenfrom families "with complex multiple problems".
The letter was also expected to suggest that nurses and midwives couldidentify parents who are not coping or whose older children's behaviourraises concern. They would ensure that the family receives appropriatesupport before the problem escalates. This could mean directing thefamily to parenting classes or calling on social services tointervene.
A spokesman for the Cabinet Office said: "It is one of a number of ideasshe has. Research and programmes across the country are telling us thatyou can have a major impact if you tackle these issues at a very earlyage."
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