‘The budget does not address the core issues with childcare. It was all about getting parents back to work. Children are not barriers to work.’

The Education Committee today analysed childcare measures announced in the Budget. Witnesses included Victoria Benson, CEO of Gingerbread and Mrs Anne Fennell, Chair, Mothers at Home Matter.

Whilst Benson was relatively supportive of the measures, Fennell was not, and said she felt ‘dismay’ when listening to the budget.