Written question asked by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Monday, 23 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 November 2009. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.

Child Care Vouchers

Question: (2) what estimate his Department has made of the number of employers which will close their childcare vouchers scheme as a result of the removal of the tax exemption for employer-supported childcare.

Answer: On Friday 4 December 2009, the Prime Minister announced Government's policy in relation to Employer Supported Childcare. Tax exemptions on Employer Supported Childcare will not be removed.For further information I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the right hon. Member for Don Valley (Caroline Flint) on 14 December 2009, Official Report, column 846W.The reforms to tax relief for childcare vouchers will allow the Government to move towards the long-term ambition set out by the Prime Minister to extend the offer of free part time nursery places for all two-year-olds whose parents want them. As set out in Table B4 on page 173 of the 2009 Pre-Budget Report this approach will be revenue neutral.The information requested is not available, as HMRC do not produce forecasts for the individual elements of Child and Working Tax Credits.

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