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Childcare Bill

I thank the Minister for her full answer, and for her assurance that the Government back the principles behind Amendment No. 49. I thank all noble Lords for supporting the amendment, particularly the noble Baroness, Lady Howarth of Breckland. We did indeed mean children with disabilities and special needs with regard to specialist childcare. I note what the Minister says about consultation and the statutory guidance that will strengthen these requirements, but the regulations are not open to scrutiny. Although there will be sharing across borders, I was slightly concerned when she said we cannot expect local authorities to hold all the necessary data on services in neighbouring authorities, but parents could find that information through websites. We are talking about families that struggle at best, and we must do everything we possibly can to make it as simple as possible for these parents so that they can make informed choices. I hope the Government will take that on board when the regulations come out. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 50 not moved.] Clause 12 agreed to. Clause 13 [Duty to provide information, advice and training to childcare providers]: