§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment by what means and on what criteria she intends to apportion vouchers distributed to parents for early-age education, where in any of the areas designated for phases 1 of the scheme the places offered by providers are fewer than the number of pupils whose parents have applied for vouchers. [17876]
§ Mr. Robin SquireNo such apportioning of vouchers will take place. All parents of all eligible four-year-olds in the phase 1 authorities will receive vouchers.