Childcare Ratios Debate

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Lord Hughes of Woodside

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Childcare Ratios

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Queen’s Speech
Thursday 9th May 2013

(11 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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I am grateful for my noble friend’s question and confirm that we are considering the consultation.

Lord Hughes of Woodside Portrait Lord Hughes of Woodside
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In the traffic this morning coming into the House, I happened to have the radio on and heard the very eminent professor who conducted the study on childcare. She said that she was totally opposed to the changes and the ratios recommended by Government. Will the Minister listen to her?

Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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We have had more than 1,000 replies to the consultation and will examine them all closely.

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