Written Question·Treasury·UIN 119916

Childcare: Tax Allowances

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 20 March 2026

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has considered (a) reviewing tax relief eligibility for childcare costs for freelancers in irregular employment sectors such as film and television and (b) enabling greater flexibility in the

Answer

James Murray
It is our ambition that families have access to high-quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, improving opportunity for every child and work choices for every parent. This is key to the government’s Plan for Change, which starts with rea...

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