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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 6 December 2010.


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Question
My Lords, given the importance of early intervention, will the Government supply an equivalent amount of money to early-years settings that take children from very disadvantaged backgrounds? If so, will the same criteria be used as are used for children who are at school beyond the compulsory school age?
Answer

As my noble friend will know, because she and others in her party have campaigned for this so hard, the Deputy Prime Minister announced fairly recently that there will be a sum, building up to £300 million over the spending review period, for extending help for the most disadvantaged two year-olds in early education.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
723 c7-8 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
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Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk