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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 Thursday, 8 April 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.


Child Care Vouchers

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many parents who use childcare vouchers also claimed the childcare element of working tax credit in the last 12 months.
Answer

Robust data are not available, but analysis of survey data suggests that only a small proportion of parents using child care vouchers also claim the child care element of the working tax credit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1600W; 301762
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Childcare vouchers
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk