House of Commons: Nurseries
(asked on 15th July 2025) - View Source
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what was the (a) percentage and (b) cash term monetary change in average fees for the House of Commons nursery in (i) 2024-25 and (ii) 2025-26.
In May 2024, following benchmarking exercises against other similar nursery provision, and taking account of pay awards for the period 2023-2025, fees were increased by 10% for all users. The rise was the first since 2017. The Nursery is an important service to support Members, their staff and House staff.
Assuming a 5 day a week usage, this saw a cash equivalent of increases of £127.84 a month for children under two years old, and £117.00 a month for children over two years old.
In July 2025, a further increase of 3% was implemented.
Assuming a 5 day a week usage, this saw a cash equivalent of increases of £42.5 a month for children under two years old, and £39.00 a month for children over two years old.
| 2023 Cost per month | Increase (10%) | 2024 Cost per month | Increase (3%) | 2025 Cost per month |
Under Two years | £1,278.33 | £127.84 | £1,406.17 | £42.25 | £1,448.42 |
Over Two | £1,170.00 | £117.00 | £1,287.00 | £39.00 | £1,326.00 |