Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mary Kelly Foy and Alex Cunningham

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham) (Lab)]

1. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of childcare on family incomes in Northern Ireland.

[Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)]

11. Whether he plans to provide increased funding for childcare in Northern Ireland.

[The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (Mr Steve Baker)]

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.