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Debate between Mary Kelly Foy and Alex Cunningham
Wednesday 22nd November 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mary Kelly Foy Portrait Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham) (Lab)
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1. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of childcare on family incomes in Northern Ireland.

Alex Cunningham Portrait Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)
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11. Whether he plans to provide increased funding for childcare in Northern Ireland.

Steve Baker Portrait The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (Mr Steve Baker)
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Early education and childcare are devolved matters, so policy and spending decisions are for the Northern Ireland Executive. It is vital that a new Executive are formed to ensure that all available funding is used to maximum effect in Northern Ireland.