In April, the Policy Exchange, a think tank closely associated with the party, suggested giving parents weekly childcare payments they could spend as they saw fit instead of handing money to childcare providers (CYP Now, 16-22 April).
The proposals were launched by shadow families minister Maria Miller, who said at the time that the party would consider the ideas in more detail.
However, Miller has now said the move would not happen under a Conservative government. "The policy would have required an uncosted £4bn spending commitment," she said. "The proposal was also regressive since it would not target money at those who need it most.
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