Childcare: Early-years Funding Debate

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Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall

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Childcare: Early-years Funding

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Wednesday 3rd June 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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I assure the noble Baroness that we will be taking this extremely seriously—that is why we are funding the review—and we will protect essential services.

Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall Portrait Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall (Lab)
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My Lords, what measures will the Government take in delivering this, on the whole very welcome, initiative to ensure that those who are actually providing the childcare are properly paid and properly managed?

Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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We will have extensive consultation with the sector and discuss the rates to ensure that we strike the right balance between the right rate for the providers and fair value for the taxpayer.

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