Debates between Alison McGovern and Hywel Williams during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Childcare Payments Bill

Debate between Alison McGovern and Hywel Williams
Monday 17th November 2014

(10 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Hywel Williams Portrait Hywel Williams (Arfon) (PC)
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Does the hon. Lady accept that there are particular stresses on parents in rural areas, as the cost of travel has to be added to the cost of child care itself? The money could be better deployed in such areas in increasing the provision rather than the amount that child care providers get.

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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It is important for all of us to recognise the extra pressures on families in rural areas. People’s circumstances are different. We want to increase employment in rural areas as well as in suburban and urban areas. The hon. Gentleman makes an important point.