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06 February 2024
Lead MP
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Lab Co-op
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
EmploymentChildren & Families
Word Count: 2826
Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Luke Pollard raised concerns about unknown in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
Key Requests to Government:
Pollard urges the Government to act urgently before more nurseries close and children lose their places. He requests more action from the Department to improve childcare provision in the south-west and address the structural issues facing nursery providers.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Nursery providers in the south-west are facing a perfect storm of rising bills, inadequate free childcare funding, staff shortages, and unaffordable costs for families. Luke Pollard cited statistics showing that nurseries across the United Kingdom are struggling to stay financially viable with closures numbering 886 in the south-west alone over the past year. Parents like Shelly can only afford part-time care due to high costs, leading to work-hour reductions and financial strain.
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About Westminster Hall Debates
Westminster Hall debates are a chance for MPs to raise important issues affecting their constituents and get a response from a government minister. Unlike Prime Minister's Questions, these debates are more in-depth and collaborative. The MP who secured the debate speaks first, other MPs can contribute, and a minister responds with the government's position.