<p>Welsh Government’s Childcare Pilot Scheme</p>

Part of 2. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children – in the Senedd at 2:44 pm on 20 September 2017.

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Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour 2:44, 20 September 2017

Part of the pilot scheme process is about learning about how this money will flow. Out of the six models, seven local authorities want a joint pilot scheme. There are all different models of delivery: some are purely school settings and some are school and private settings. So, we are understanding what works best for parents, and, ultimately, that’s what we’re seeking to clarify: what is it that works for families across Wales?

I wouldn’t worry about the finances of this. This will be delivered. We are working with HMRC. Actually, the Member may be helpful to us as well. I will contact the Member in terms of dealings with HMRC. We do have a piece of legislation that we are likely to introduce to ensure that we can use the data package that HMRC are using for families in Wales, to deliver the package as we move forward. It would be of great help if the Member could be supportive in that process.