Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What steps his Department is taking to improve access to maternity care in the South West.”
Tabled: 19 April 2023Answered: 25 April 2023
Asked by
Wera Hobhouse
Liberal Democrat — Bath
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
School-based nurseries are a key part of delivering on our plan for change by making high-quality early years education more accessible and affordable, so that every child gets the best start in life. At the spending review, we announced almost £370 million for school-based nurseries, on top of the £37 million already awarded to schools. The Tories left a childcare pledge without a plan, but this Labour Government are delivering on promises made to families, saving working parents up to £7,500 a year.