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Asked by Michelle

AQW 22296/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education when he will provide a breakdown of how the £50 million allocated for childcare measures in the Draft Budget 2025-26 will be spent by his Department.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 10 February 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
10 February 2025
Answer due by
25 February 2025
Answered
17 February 20257 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

I am considering options for the allocation of the £50m, based on what is affordable. When the budget is agreed, I will bring forward proposals to the Executive.

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