Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Acknowledged
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It is evident that the current system for receiving childcare reimbursements is failing those on...
Conclusion
It is evident that the current system for receiving childcare reimbursements is failing those on Universal Credit, and often leads to further debt and/or compromising circumstances. Variable childcare costs are unfortunately unavoidable due to differing costs during term time and out of term, but the Government and childcare providers can and should do more to protect those receiving UC.
Government Response Summary
The government recognizes that high childcare costs can be a real barrier to parents taking up employment or increasing their working hours and shares some of the concerns that the Committee highlights.
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85
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We, like the Committee, recognise that high childcare costs can be a real barrier to parents taking up employment or increasing their working hours. We share some of the concerns that the Committee highlights including initial up front childcare costs and the complexity and the need for clear communications.