Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Paul Holmes Excerpts
Monday 4th July 2022

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Will Quince Portrait Will Quince
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The hon. Lady and I have discussed this before. Today’s announcement was all about increasing accessibility, availability and affordability. We want to see an increase in tax-free childcare. There is going to be a big comms campaign, so watch this space.

Paul Holmes Portrait Paul Holmes (Eastleigh) (Con)
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At the YMCA young carers festival which was held at Fairthorne Manor on Saturday, I learned that there was no central Government guidance for schools on providing support for young carers. Attendance policies can have a detrimental impact on their education and mental health. How will the Minister bring central guidance to schools to help these vulnerable people?