Childcare Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)

Debate between Christian Matheson and Pat Glass

Tuesday 8th December 2015 Public Bill Committees

[Pat Glass]

Actually, I can, because that is exactly what has happened. In my view, the funding is not enough and it is a fact that the eligibility threshold has increased. Those are simply facts. Anyway, moving on—

[Christian Matheson (City of Chester) (Lab)]

There seems to be a bit of confusion. The whole point of the clause we are debating is that we sit back with the sector, private providers, to find out what the correct levels are. In view of that and given the confusion, does my hon. Friend agree that what is in the Bill, as it stands, would actually be a good idea for the sector?