AQW 44843/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 27/04/2026
Answered On Date: 09/06/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will raise the need for PhD students to access the Tax-Free Childcare scheme with the UK Government.

Answer:

The Department of Finance is responsible for engagement with the British Treasury on behalf of the Executive on all matters including tax matters, therefore I would encourage you to raise this with the Finance Minister.