The parliament of Middle Temple, made up of senior barristers and judges, last week threw out the Bar Nursery Association's plan to set up a nursery in the space currently occupied by the St Clements Cafe, whose lease is coming to an end. It argued that more income might be generated if the space is used differently.
The women barristers thought the parliament may also have been reluctant to agree to a 15-year lease, which was required by private provider Newpark Childcare, who would have run the nursery.
But the parliament said it was in favour of a Bar nursery and committed to looking for other suitable premises to provide affordable childcare.
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