Help working parents meet childcare costs by raising the cap on childcare vouchers to £75 per week

As this e-petition has received more than 10 000 signatures, the relevant Government department have provided the following response:

We realise that the cost of childcare is one of the most important considerations for working parents. Government spending in this area is high; we support families with up to 70% of childcare costs through the Working Tax Credit, as well as providing 15 hours a week of free early learning for all 3 and 4 year olds and all disadvantaged 2 year olds. This is in addition to childcare vouchers.

Unfortunately, increasing the childcare voucher cap would result in a shortfall of revenue, and mean either further reductions in spending or raising revenue elsewhere, for example through increasing overall tax limits to account for the loss. In a world with limited resources, the Government has to prioritise support for childcare costs on those who need it the most, but policy in this area remains under review.

This e-petition remains open to signatures and will be considered for debate by the Backbench Business Committee should it pass the 100 000 signature threshold.