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<p>Colleagues were given the opportunity to voice their concerns about the closure
of childcare vouchers to new entrants during the SI debate on the 13<sup>th</sup>
March. To reflect concerns raised about the timing of the closure and the transition
to Tax-Free Childcare, the government announced that childcare vouchers would remain
open for a further six months.</p><p> </p><p>It is for both Parliament and the Business
Managers, in conjunction with the usual channels, to decide what future business is
debated in the House.</p><p> </p><p>Today the government has made the relevant day
order which sets 4<sup>th</sup> October 2018 as the date when childcare vouchers and
directly contracted childcare will close to new entrants. This will allow more time
for Tax-Free Childcare to bed in, for awareness to increase and for families to understand
the support they can receive under the scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Now that Tax-Free Childcare
is fully rolled out, the government will keep it under review to ensure it is delivering
the support needed for working families.</p>
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