This follows news that broke overnight that Nick Clegg is challenging the Government’s plans.
During the debate Ms Truss said that she would shortly be publishing research to back up ratio proposals.
She also said that the Deputy Prime Minister should be in the House of Commons making his argument rather than on a radio programme.
Ms Truss also challenged Labour, saying, ‘Bet they haven’t been to nurseries in France.’
During his LBC 97.3 phone-in show this morning Nick Clegg told listeners, ‘I’ve got young children. They’re not at nursery any more, but they’ve been at nursery so I know how much any parent listening to this programme will really, really care that we get this right in terms of improving the affordability of childcare - which we must do - but also the quality,’ he explained.
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