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HANSARD Education and Attainment of White Working-Class BoysI thank the hon. Gentleman for that. As I have said, less than 9% of boys from tough backgrounds go to university, yet those technical routes are still often viewed as a last…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Education and Attainment of White Working-Class BoysI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention and I agree. I meet a number of young men who are bright, sharp and intelligent, but they do not have many qualifications and are…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Education and Attainment of White Working-Class BoysI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention, and I totally agree. The Prime Minister was clear when he said that opportunity is not spread evenly around the country but…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Education and Attainment of White Working-Class BoysI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention and for pointing out that this is something that is happening across the country—across the whole of the United Kingdom—and that…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Education and Attainment of White Working-Class BoysI beg to move, That this House has considered education and attainment for white working-class boys. It is of course an honour, Sir George, to serve under your chairmanship today.…12 Feb 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive: Financial PackageThank you very much. I thank my right hon. Friend for his previous answer. Will he confirm for the House and for the communities of Northern Ireland that this is the most generous…05 Feb 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive: Financial Package7. How much funding the Government plan to allocate to the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the “New Decade, New Approach” agreement.05 Feb 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive: Financial Packagerose—05 Feb 2020HANSARDPolicing and CrimeI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. It is vital that the public can trust our sentencing and know that the punishment will fit the crime. That applies to all levels of…29 Jan 2020HANSARDPolicing and CrimeWill the right hon. Lady give way?29 Jan 2020HANSARDPolicing and CrimeWe have heard a lot about police cuts from the Opposition over the last half hour or so. I wonder whether my hon. Friend can help me to fathom what they are saying. If I remember…29 Jan 2020HANSARDPolicing and CrimeI pay tribute to the hon. Members whose great maiden speeches we have heard in the House today. I have to admit that the election of the hon. Member for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock…29 Jan 2020HANSARDPolicing and CrimeWill the right hon. Lady give way?29 Jan 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ2. I welcome Ofsted’s annual report on our schools. It was released this week and shows great progress, not least that 86% of schools are now rated good or outstanding. With…22 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentA historic moment.14 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI welcome you to your place, Mr Deputy Speaker. I hope you enjoy your time in the Chair. It is a pleasure to be back in Parliament. Today feels a little like groundhog day again,…20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWe have heard much from the Opposition about their fear of bringing such decisions back to the United Kingdom, particularly those around workers’ rights. Will my right hon. Friend…20 Dec 2019HANSARDThe EconomyMy hon. Friend the Member for Tonbridge and Malling (Tom Tugendhat) has somewhat stolen my thunder. There is a lot of talk about economic impact assessments, but what about rising…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?24 Oct 2019