Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Marie Rimmer and Gavin Williamson

Monday 20th January 2020 Commons Chamber

[Gavin Williamson]

My hon. Friend highlights the important role that the private sector and many organisations play in providing great settings for early years care. That is why we put an extra £66 million into the sector. It is too early to comment on negotiations with the Treasury, but I note her comments.

[Ms Marie Rimmer (St Helens South and Whiston) (Lab)]

2. What assessment he has made of trends in the number of looked-after children in out-of-area placements as a result of the unavailability of a place in their home local authority.