Petition · past parliament

Lower child care costs for under 3's allowing mums a chance to work!

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

As a new mum living with a partner on more than minimum wage, I am not entitled to any financial support at all. I unable to go back to work due to the cost of child care for under 3's and having no family support, meaning I would only be working to pay for childcare cost.
I want an opportunity for all mums to be able to go to work. As it stands, my family would be better of if we all stopped working and took advantage of the benefit system. However, we both want to work, and I want the opportunity to provide a better life for my daughter.

All mums should be given the chance to work even for a few hours a week, Mums shouldn't have there independence taken away because of a mans income. we should be entitled to support our families too without more money worries

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

It is not clear from your petition what action you want the UK Government or Parliament to take lower the cost of child care for the under 3s.

You might want to consider starting a new petition asking the government to make changes to its child care voucher scheme, or similar initiatives.

Timeline

6 Apr 2017 Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 12 Apr 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.