I'm on the wrong one. I do apologise.

Next one. No. 13, yes, I was on the right one. Right. 

In evidence to the committee, the WLGA stated that local authorities remained responsible for administering systems for early years education, meaning parents would have to apply separately to their local authority and HMRC to access the full 30 hours. However, it has been noted by childcare providers as well as Estyn that this could cause widespread confusion among parents. 

At a national level, HMRC's representative confirmed that there was no reason at all why the correspondence couldn't include what a parent is eligible for, and alluded to the fact that the childcare choices could be updated to include Welsh data.

We recognise the Minister's admission that there would be potential for confusion arising as a consequence of the Bill, but had mentioned that the Welsh Government had funded a family information service within each local authority in the pilot areas in order to give clear signposting between the two systems. He further noted that a communications strategy was being tested within the pilot areas to signpost parents on the offer as well as additional support such as tax credits. As such, it is important that Welsh Government continue with their efforts to inform parents of the offer and provide alternatives if they are not fully eligible.

This amendment covers the Minister's commitment and will simplify the offer for parents so that no further barriers are placed before them during application. Furthermore, local authorities already have systems in place to signpost parents to the foundation phase childcare offer, enabling a smooth transition towards a national system. Furthermore, the evaluation of early implementers has recommended that promotion and awareness raising should be considered. The evaluation also noted that more and clearer information is needed to help parents of qualifying children to work out the cost of childcare. As a result, we believe that a duty on the Welsh Government to provide information will help to continue funding for local authorities in this respect as well as to co-ordinate information services at the point of national roll-out. Thank you.