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I am glad that the hon.

The hon. Gentleman raises an important point about the increased cost pressures that everybody has to face.

I set out in my statement the additional money that we had given to the sector in the last financial year and this one to help it to meet th

We certainly support state-maintained nurseries, which play a vital role in the sector. I would be delighted to meet the hon.

I thank my hon. Friend, who has also done a lot to champion the sector and to raise awareness of the challenge it faces.

We set our rates by conducting a survey of 10,000 providers, in order to understand the costs they face and set the rates accordingly.

I set out in my statement the additional money that we had given to the sector in the last financial year and this one to help it to meet th

Yes, and I hope that the hon. Lady will do so. We have taken an extra-cautious approach on this.

I am glad that the hon.

I hope Charlotte and Persephone enjoy their nursery provision here, which I am sure is among the 96% of early years providers that are good