But the Conservative party said while the plans seemed good they were probably a gimmick. Its own proposals will be published shortly. As Children Now went to press, education secretary Ruth Kelly indicated that the Government would make extra funding available.
Labour's mini-manifesto also includes plans to protect children against threats ranging from internet paedophiles to junk food advertising.
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