Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will establish an MP enquiry number for the Childcare Office to assist Members' constituents as a result of technical failures relating to the generation of codes for free childcare provision.

HM Revenue and Customs have procedures in place to ensure that any parent who experiences a technical issue when applying for their 30 hours code through the online service do not lose out.

Honourable members are able contact HM Revenue & Customs Tax Credits MP helpline in order to report issues and ask questions relating to the childcare service. The helpline is available from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.