AQW 22570/22-27

Mrs Michelle Guy
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 13/02/2025
Answered On Date: 25/02/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Finance, in light of recent increases in National Insurance contributions and the Minimum Wage, to detail any support that can be provided to childcare providers.

Answer:

As the Department of Education has policy responsibility for childcare, it will be for the Education Minister to determine if any additional support can be provided to childcare providers.