Children: Creches and Nurseries
House of Lords
Lord Moonie (Labour)
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many crèches and nurseries in England and Wales have closed down as a result of increased requirements specified by Ofsted and in legislation.
Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Children, Young People and Families), Department for Children, Schools and Families; Labour)
This is a matter for Ofsted who will reply to the noble Lord as soon as possible. The position in Wales is a matter for the National Assembly.