Expanding government-funded childcare in England
Overview of the expansion of government-funded childcare to children from working families aged from nine months to three years.

On 12 July 2018, there will be a debate on The Practice of Forced Adoption in the UK, chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. The debate will take place in the Commons chamber.
The Practice of Forced Adoption in the UK (130 KB , PDF)
This debate refers to the period following the Second World War (primarily in the 1950s and 60s) in which many unmarried mothers were coerced into giving up their children for adoption.
This debate pack provides a brief background to the issue, along with a selection of news articles and Parliamentary material.
The Practice of Forced Adoption in the UK (130 KB , PDF)
Overview of the expansion of government-funded childcare to children from working families aged from nine months to three years.
An overview of the employment rights and support available to informal carers, and public policy reviews on this topic in recent years.
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for children in adoptive and kinship placements is scheduled for Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Rebecca Smith MP.