§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assistance with child care costs is provided through the child care element of the working tax credit. [150206]
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§ Dawn PrimaroloThe child care element of the working tax credit can provide help with up to 70 per cent. of eligible child care costs subject to weekly maximum limits. For one child the maximum cost that a family can claim for is £135 a week, increasing to £200 a week for the costs of two or more children. This means that the maximum weekly value of the child care element is £94.50 for one child and £140 for two or more children.