4. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Childcare Offer for Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:30 pm on 15 November 2022.

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Photo of Heledd Fychan Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru 3:30, 15 November 2022

(Translated)

Thank you, Deputy Minister. Childcare is an important element of the co-operation agreement, and I'm pleased to welcome this afternoon's statement. The facts that you have referred to demonstrate just why this is so important, and the impact that expansion is already having. I know of casework in the past involving people who would have benefited a great deal from what you have shared with us this afternoon, and who have had to give up Master's degrees because this support wasn't available to them. So, it is an important step forward, and it is something to be welcomed as the statistics show.