Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:31 pm on 18 September 2018.
Indeed. Thank you so much. Just one final point, then. I can't cover all bases, but additional charges were raised, and I do appreciate the concerns around additional charges, not least as a parent of three children myself, having brought them up when I was a humble sports centre manager on £6,400—how much was it—£6,430 a year there. It's a challenge. However, there is a range and diversity of providers out there within childcare, slightly different from other sectors, and providers must retain the right to make additional charges to parents accessing the offer, but not for the offer itself. The childcare sector is disparate, but it is worth noting that we have been clear that parents cannot charge top-up rates to parents accessing the offer. However, they can charge—as many of them have done historically—for additional items such as transport or food where they would normally do so, and inform the parents. But we'll keep this matter under review and we'll look at this again as part of the review of the rate ahead of the national roll out.
Dirprwy Lywydd, thank you for giving me a bit of additional time. I've tried to respond to as many as possible. I'd urge Members to look at the responses that we've sent to all three committees, and I look forward to working with the committees and with other Members in subsequent stages if this is passed today.