Overview

This Childcare Bill aims to reform the system of support for working parents with childcare costs. Amendments clarify the process for determining eligibility for support and the regulations governing its implementation, ensuring parliamentary oversight of key aspects.

Description

The bill makes several key changes. Amendments to Clause 1 remove the original Clause 1 entirely. Clause 2 details the process for determining if a child qualifies for support, specifying the declaration process, eligibility conditions, and duration of support. It also grants Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) a role in determining child eligibility. Clause 3 removes subsection (3). Clause 5 requires parliamentary approval for initial regulations under sections 2 and 3 and for any regulations that amend or repeal existing law; subsequent regulations are subject to parliamentary annulment. Clause 8 specifies which sections of the Act come into force immediately. Clause 9 removes subsection (2).

Government Spending

The bill's financial implications are not explicitly stated in the provided text. The amendments suggest a focus on refining the eligibility criteria and regulatory processes rather than increasing or decreasing overall government spending on childcare support. Further information would be needed for specific cost analysis.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:
• **Working parents:** Their eligibility for childcare support will be determined by the clarified criteria in the amended bill.
• **HMRC:** They will be involved in determining a child's eligibility status.
• **Parliament:** Parliament gains greater control over the regulations governing the support scheme through the amendments to Clause 5.

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