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349565
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-10more like thismore than 2015-06-10
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the terms of reference and timescale are of the Government's planned review into the funding rate of free childcare for three and four year olds. more like this
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 1929 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-16more like thismore than 2015-06-16
answer text <p>The Government has committed to increasing the average rate that providers are paid for the entitlement and in order to deliver this I can confirm that a cross-Government review of the cost of providing childcare is underway.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The objective of the review is to inform decisions on the level of funding providers require to deliver quality childcare provision at good value to the taxpayer, and to be consistent with the government’s fiscal plans.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A call for evidence to inform the review was launched on 15 June and will close on 10 August. This is part of a process of gathering the necessary evidence which will inform the outcome of the review and will report in the autumn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The call for evidence is available here: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cost-of-providing-childcare-review-call-for-evidence" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cost-of-providing-childcare-review-call-for-evidence</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-16T14:21:00.083Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-16T14:21:00.083Z
answering member
3980
label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349566
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-10more like thismore than 2015-06-10
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he expects (a) registration for tax-free childcare to open and (b) the first payments under tax-free childcare to be delivered. more like this
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 2020 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-19more like thismore than 2015-06-19
answer text <p>The Government remains committed to bringing forward Tax-Free Childcare to help working families. The Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out the timing of the introduction as part of his Budget.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-19T13:09:32.257Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-19T13:09:32.257Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349567
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-10more like thismore than 2015-06-10
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department will take to help parents who do not have access to a computer or a working internet connection to register for tax-free childcare. more like this
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 2018 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-19more like thismore than 2015-06-19
answer text <p>Tax-Free Childcare is being designed to be as straightforward as possible for parents. It will be quick and easy to apply online for the vast majority who are able to do so</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs will ensure that assistance is provided, usually by telephone, to families who cannot access the internet so that they do not miss out on the support available via Tax-Free Childcare.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-19T13:08:49.51Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-19T13:08:49.51Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349568
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-10more like thismore than 2015-06-10
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a comparative assessment of the levels of financial support available under the current system of employer-supported childcare and tax-free childcare for a (a) single parent paying the basic rate of tax who has one child and who spends under £4,500 per annum on childcare, (b) single parent paying the higher rate of tax who has one child and who spends under £3,000 per annum on childcare, (c) single parent paying the basic rate of tax who has two children and who spends under £4,500 per annum on childcare, (d) single parent paying the higher rate of tax who has two children and who spends under £3,000 per annum on childcare, (e) two-parent household paying the basic rate of tax which has one child and which spends under £9,000 per annum on childcare, (f) two-parent household paying the higher rate of tax which has one child and which spends under £6,000 per annum on childcare, (g) two-parent household paying the basic rate of tax which has two children and which spends under £9,000 per annum on childcare and (h) two-parent household paying the higher rate of tax which has two children and which spends under £6,000 per annum on childcare.
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 2021 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-19more like thismore than 2015-06-19
answer text <p>A summary of the support available under Tax-Free Childcare and Employer-Supported Childcare for different family groups is provided in ‘Delivering Tax-Free Childcare: the Government’s response to the consultation on design and operation’ (Table 2A) at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318953/PU1607_Tax_free_Childcare_response.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318953/PU1607_Tax_free_Childcare_response.pdf</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Tax-Free Childcare will replace Employer Supported Childcare (ESC) but parents who are using ESC will be able to continue to do so while they remain with their current employer and the employer continues to offer it</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>When the scheme is implemented guidance and support will be provided to help parents make an informed choice about which scheme to access, based on their individual circumstances. This will include an easy-to-use online calculator to show parents what support they may be entitled to.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-19T13:10:43.93Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-19T13:10:43.93Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349569
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-10more like thismore than 2015-06-10
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of how many local authority areas do not have the capacity to expand the provision of childcare from 15 hours to 30 hours; and what steps the Government plans to take in those areas to provide such capacity. more like this
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 2019 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-16more like thismore than 2015-06-16
answer text <p>The childcare market is growing and there are around 230,000 more childcare places than in 2009. We have supported this expansion with changes made to reduce bureaucracy, helping schools to provide places and, by enabling the setting up of childminder agencies. This new entitlement provides an opportunity for further growth for existing childcare providers to expand and for new providers to enter the market, helping to build a stronger economy and give parents increased choice.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have a sensible delivery timetable that gives the market time to expand and adapt, as we know will be necessary. Full roll-out of the entitlement is scheduled for September 2017, and our approach will be informed by the experiences of pilot areas in 2016.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We are working with the sector to better understand the scale of the challenge and intend to consult with parents and providers in due course. We are in the process of undertaking a review of the cost of provision and have committed to increasing the average funding rate providers receive, which will help the sector to grow.</p><p><strong><br> </strong></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-16T14:19:48.757Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-16T14:19:48.757Z
answering member
3980
label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349165
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-09more like thismore than 2015-06-09
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he expects registration for tax-free childcare to open; and what information parents will be required to input in order to complete that registration. more like this
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 1716 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-18more like thismore than 2015-06-18
answer text <p>The Government remains committed to bringing forward Tax-Free Childcare to help working families. The Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out the timing of the introduction as part of his Budget.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Registering for the new scheme is being designed to be as straightforward as possible for parents and will use a new simple online system. They will be asked to identify themselves and the child for whom the childcare account is being opened, and to provide information to demonstrate their eligibility, for example confirming that they are in paid employment or self-employment.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-18T14:21:50.027Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-18T14:21:50.027Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349166
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-09more like thismore than 2015-06-09
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if it is her policy that parents on zero-hours contracts will be eligible for 30 hours a week free childcare under the Government's proposals for free childcare. more like this
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 1768 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-16more like thismore than 2015-06-16
answer text <p>The additional free childcare will be available to working parents with three- and four-year-olds. We recognise that many flexible ways of working exist in the modern working environment. Further information on the detail of which parents will qualify will be made available in due course.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-16T14:29:01.657Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-16T14:29:01.657Z
answering member
3980
label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349167
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-09more like thismore than 2015-06-09
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what criteria the Government plans to set for parents to qualify as working parents and be able to access 30 hours a week free childcare under its proposals for free childcare provision. more like this
tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
uin 1769 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-16more like thismore than 2015-06-16
answer text <p>The additional hours will be available to families where both parents are working (or the sole parent is working in a lone parent family). Further information on the detail of which parents will qualify will be announced in due course.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-16T14:27:05.04Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-16T14:27:05.04Z
answering member
3980
label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
tabling member
1521
label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
349269
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-09more like thismore than 2015-06-09
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans his Department has to ensure that looked after children have access to specialist mental health support. more like this
tabling member constituency Stockton North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Cunningham more like this
uin 1610 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-16more like thismore than 2015-06-16
answer text <p>The Department of Health and the Department for Education jointly published <em>Promoting the health and well-being of looked-after children: Statutory guidance for local authorities, clinical commissioning groups and NHS England</em> on 17 March 2015. This includes guidance for clinical commissioning groups, local authorities and NHS England to ensure that Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and other services provide targeted and dedicated support to looked-after children according to need.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-16T14:23:04.863Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-16T14:23:04.863Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4122
label Biography information for Alex Cunningham more like this
348848
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-08more like thismore than 2015-06-08
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Lord Nash on 3 June (HL Deb, col 413), what format the funding review of the early-years childcare proposal will take; and whether the details will be available prior to the second reading of the Childcare Bill. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL327 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-18more like thismore than 2015-06-18
answer text <p>The Government has committed to increasing the average rate that providers are paid for the entitlement. At oral questions on 15 June 2015, My Hon Friend the member for East Surrey, Sam Gyimah confirmed that a cross-Government review of the cost of providing childcare is underway.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A call for evidence to inform the review was launched on 15 June and will close on 10 August. This is part of a process of gathering the necessary evidence which will inform the outcome of the review and will report in the autumn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The call for evidence document is attached.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-18T15:40:45.707Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-18T15:40:45.707Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this