Childcare Payments Act 2014
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the making of payments to persons towards the costs of childcare; and to restrict the availability of an exemption from income tax in respect of the provision for an employee of childcare, or vouchers for obtaining childcare, under a scheme operated by or on behalf of the employer.
Summary
<p>The Bill introduces a new tax-free childcare scheme to support eligible parents with childcare costs. </p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>the Government would provide 20 per cent support on costs up to £10,000 per year for each child via an online account </li><li>the Government would top up any payments made into the account, capped at a maximum Government contribution of £2,000 a year for each child.</li></ul><p>The Bill extends to the United Kingdom. In relation to Northern Ireland, the Bill requires a Legislative Consent Motion of the Northern Ireland Assembly</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
5 June 2014 – 5 June 2014
- 2nd reading· Commons
14 July 2014 – 14 July 2014
- Programme motion· Commons
14 July 2014 – 14 July 2014
- Money resolution· Commons
14 July 2014 – 14 July 2014
- Ways and Means resolution· Commons
14 July 2014 – 14 July 2014
- Committee stage· Commons
14 October 2014 – 28 October 2014
- Report stage· Commons
17 November 2014 – 17 November 2014
- 3rd reading· Commons
17 November 2014 – 17 November 2014
- 1st reading· Lords
18 November 2014 – 18 November 2014
- 2nd reading· Lords
9 December 2014 – 9 December 2014
- Committee stage· Lords
9 December 2014 – 9 December 2014
- Report stage· Lords
9 December 2014 – 9 December 2014
- 3rd reading· Lords
9 December 2014 – 9 December 2014
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
17 December 2014 – 17 December 2014
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1375.