Written question WQ99810
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
From which budgets will the Welsh Government find the additional £250 to £500 million required to fund maximum take-up of the Welsh Government's universal free childcare offer, as stated by the Cabinet Minister in Plenary on 14 July?
Answer
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality (Sioned Williams)
The expansion of funded childcare is a clear priority for this Welsh Government and will be considered through the normal budget-setting process.
As with all government commitments, final funding decisions will be taken as part of the annual Draft Budget, taking account of the overall resources available to Wales and the priorities set across the Welsh Government.
We will set out detailed allocations through the budget process. This will ensure decisions on childcare funding are considered alongside other priority areas, including public services, support for families, action to tackle poverty, and measures that support the wider economy.
The Welsh Government will continue to manage its budget responsibly and align funding with its programme for government commitments.