That the Parliament recognises the strong cross-party support for the expansion of funded childcare to 1,140 hours; expresses its concern however, regarding the findings of the most recent report by the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission, Early learning and childcare Follow-up, which states that certain risks remain around buildings, staffing and the sustainability of the private, voluntary and independent sectors; notes with regret what has been identified by Audit Scotland as a possible loophole that prevents staff being paid the real living wage; is concerned that the report notes that it is likely that flexibility and choice for parents will not be fully implemented by August 2020, and that any delays to the expansion will impact service delivery and families who are planning to use these services, and demands that the Scottish Government urgently addresses these concerns.
Result 61 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Passed
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That the Parliament recognises the strong cross-party support for the expansion of funded childcare to 1,140 hours; expresses its concern however, regarding the findings of the most recent report by the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission, Early learning and childcare Follow-up, which states that certain risks remain around buildings, staffing and the sustainability of the private, voluntary and independent sectors; is concerned that the report notes that it is likely that flexibility and choice for parents will not be fully implemented by August 2020, and that any delays to the expansion will impact service delivery and families who are planning to use these services, and demands that the Scottish Government urgently addresses these concerns.
Submitted by: Mary Fee, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Result 61 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Maree Todd, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Result 58 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alison Johnstone, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 10, 2020