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Childcare Act 2016

[As Introduced]
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The Childcare Act 2016 provides governmentfunded free childcare hours for eligible young children in England. It aims to help working parents afford childcare by offering 30 hours per week of free care for children aged 34, making it easier for parents to balance work and family life.

Presented by Lord Nash
supported by Nicky Morgan.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading26 Oct 2015
  • 2nd reading25 Nov 2015
  • Committee stage8 Dec 2015
  • Report stage25 Jan 2016
  • 3rd reading25 Jan 2016

Lords

  • 1st reading1 Jun 2015
  • 2nd reading16 Jun 2015
  • Committee stage1 Jul 2015
  • Report stage14 Oct 2015
  • 3rd reading26 Oct 2015
Royal Assent16 Mar 2016