AQW 44843/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will raise the need for PhD students to access the Tax-Free Childcare scheme with the UK Government.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 27 April 2026

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Tabled
27 April 2026
Answer due by
13 May 2026
Answered
9 June 202643 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The Department of Finance is responsible for engagement with the British Treasury on behalf of the Executive on all matters including tax matters, therefore I would encourage you to raise this with the Finance Minister.

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