Childcare: Universal Credit
2026-07-19 · Department for Education · HL2313 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure sufficient childcare availability following the expansion of the 30 hours free childcare offer to parents on Universal Credit; and what assessment they have made of where they will recruit addition
Answer
Local authorities are responsible for ensuring there are sufficient places to deliver the childcare entitlements and give every child the best start in life. The department maintains close contact with local authorities to monitor sufficiency of childcare...