§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education how much she has estimated it will cost to introduce nursery education for all four-year-olds; and what timetable she has set on such plans.
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§ Mr. ForthMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has established an official task force to draw up proposals to implement my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's commitment to provide a pre-school place for all four-year-olds whose parents wish to take it up. The cost will be determined as part of this work. There is no set timetable, but the first new places will be provided during the lifetime of this Parliament.