Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that early years providers can access support through the (a) Job Support Scheme and (b) other measures announced on 24 September 2020.

My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, and ministers at the department, meet regularly with colleagues to discuss the department’s agenda.

I also refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 25 September 2020 to Question 95158.

On 24 September, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19 across the UK. Further details of the Job Support Scheme and extension of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme are available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-outlines-winter-economy-plan.