§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans she has to pilot a voucher scheme for pre-school provision. [28018]
§ Mr. ForthA voucher system is one option under consideration for funding the Prime Minister's commitment to provide, over time, a pre-school place for every four-year-old whose parents wish to take it up. An announcement on the new policy will be made when it has been finalised.