Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Samantha Dixon and Gagan Mohindra

Monday 17th July 2023 Commons Chamber

[Samantha Dixon (City of Chester) (Lab)]

6. What steps she is taking to help ensure the availability of high-quality childcare.

[Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (Con)]

7. What steps her Department is taking to increase the number of childcare places.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Claire Coutinho)]

At the spring statement, we announced the single largest investment in childcare in England ever. By 2027, the Government will be spending in excess of £8 billion, doubling the amount that we do now and helping working families with their childcare costs.