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HANSARDChildcareThe Government are absolutely committed to families getting the right, co-ordinated early help. That is why we have announced funding for 75 local authorities to create family…17 Jan 2023HANSARDChildcareI am sorry if the noble Lord thinks I gave an inadequate answer; that was certainly not my intention. What I was trying to say was that the Government absolutely recognise the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDChildcareAs the noble Baroness said, the Government are very aware of the importance of this issue. We have made a number of changes, particularly in relation to funding early years…17 Jan 2023HANSARDChildcareThe noble Lord makes a good point, which really goes to the issue of the affordability of what in the jargon is known as “wraparound care”—outside conventional hours. One of the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDOak National AcademyMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in congratulating my noble friend Lord Vaizey on securing time for this short debate. I am delighted to be exercising a pincer movement on him…12 Jan 2023HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingThe noble Baroness will be aware that this Government have extended the reach of free school meals in many important ways, including the provision of universal infant free school…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingI commend my noble friend for the work she did during the pandemic when she was standing up very flexible responses. We continue to work very closely with schools to ensure that…13 Dec 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, perhaps I can acknowledge that, in the spirit of free speech, we have heard different perspectives in our final remarks. I pick up on the description by the noble…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingWell, it is up to parents whether they want to send their children to free activities in the holidays—so, if they are not taking them up, that perhaps begs a slightly different…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingMy influence may not extend to duodenal fat levels, but I will do my best to support my noble friend. I would like to ask the House to share my impression of what is going on in…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingI would be interested if the noble Lord has specific examples of where he thinks schools are serving abysmal meals. I would be delighted if he shared that with the department,…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingThe Government obviously look at what happens in relation to these issues across all the devolved Administrations. We have a very targeted approach to supporting children during…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingThis Government are absolutely committed to all children getting a decent education—but, as I said in response to the question from the noble Lord, Lord Storey, we believe that…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingAs I said in answer to an earlier question, the percentage of children receiving free school meals is at an all-time high. If one takes benefit-related free school meals and…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingThe Minister’s answer is the same as when the noble Lord, understandably, challenged the Government on this quite recently. There are essentially two choices one can make. One is…13 Dec 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillThat the Bill do now pass.13 Dec 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, let me begin by thanking noble Lords for their important contributions during all stages of the Bill’s passage through this House. As we have debated, freedom of speech…13 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingMy Lords, free school meals are intended to support children in term time while they are being educated in school. They are funded by the Department for Education. The department…13 Dec 2022HANSARDChildren’s Private Information: Data Protection LawI absolutely understand why the noble Baroness probes hard on this Question. The Government have made significant changes to their learner registration system, and those were…12 Dec 2022HANSARDChildren’s Private Information: Data Protection LawThe noble Baroness will be aware that the Government have brought forward the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, which was introduced in the Commons in July this year.…12 Dec 2022