Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

“What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the capabilities of the armed forces are adequate to meet future threats.”

Tabled: 28 January 2020Answered: 3 February 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

Olivia Bailey

That is a critical question. This Government are determined to give every child the best start in life, and we are backing that commitment with record investment of £9.5 billion in early years. We have a huge ambition for the whole early years infrastructure, including Best Start family hubs and our early education and childcare review.