Contributions
308 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSchool Quality and Outcomes: Disadvantaged AreasWhat steps his Department is taking to improve (a) the quality of schools and (b) outcomes for pupils in the most disadvantaged areas.21 Jun 2021HANSARDSchool Quality and Outcomes: Disadvantaged AreasI welcome the news that Mansfield and Ashfield will get a share of that £10 million fund to drive school improvement in disadvantaged areas and to boost academic outcomes for our…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsWe are on a mission in the east midlands to create 84,000 jobs for local people. We are legislating for planning powers for our development corporation, which will work in tandem…09 Jun 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareI rise to welcome the measures in the Queen’s Speech, particularly on skills—legislation to back up our White Paper on adult learning; retraining to help people move across…19 May 2021HANSARDEngagementsNext week, residents here in Nottinghamshire will go out to vote for the first time since that incredibly successful 2019 election, where they elected a broad slate of…28 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseWe have important local elections coming up, which inevitably leads to more residents seeking information and clarity on council services and who is the best value for their…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI wish to speak in support of the new clauses and amendments listed earlier by the Minister and in support of the plans to deliver freeports, and the benefits they can bring,…19 Apr 2021HANSARD New Plan for ImmigrationI welcome the measures my right hon. Friend has laid out today, which will be warmly welcomed by my constituents, who just want to see a fairer system, both for people in genuine…24 Mar 2021HANSARDSentencing PolicyWhat steps he is taking to ensure the (a) fairness and (b) effectiveness of sentencing policy.16 Mar 2021HANSARDSentencing PolicyThis month, a Nottinghamshire removal man was convicted of possessing 8,000 indecent images and videos of children ranging from 15 to just one year old, with many classed as…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVaccine PassportsIt is difficult to speak at the end of this debate as the last Member on the Government side. Much has already been said in this short debate, which has been full of excellent…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on EducationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson, and to speak in this debate, covering a number of petitions about both the return to school and this year’s…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on EducationI will hold the microphone closer to my face. It is not only vulnerable children who have been impacted by the lockdowns. I am lucky enough to be the father of two primary age…15 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWith just a few minutes to speak in today’s debate I cannot discuss all the excellent news, but would like to thank the Chancellor and everyone involved in putting these packages…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapThis morning I visited Manor Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse to see the amazing job it has done in setting up covid testing for pupils and staff. It is very keen to see its…22 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh StreetsWhat steps he is taking to support high streets.22 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh StreetsThe town deal funding combined with levelling-up funds and others are potentially transformational for our high street and local economy in Mansfield, but we need some support. It…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareI know from conversations I have had with the Health Secretary in Mansfield that much of this change will be widely welcomed, and joining up our services is vital if we are to…11 Feb 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseThe Opposition Front-Bench spokesman, the hon. Member for Croydon North (Steve Reed), started the debate by saying that the Government were forcing council tax rises and that…25 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government have put levelling up at the heart of their agenda for this Parliament, but the fundamentals that underpin many of our structures are sometimes contrary to that…14 Jan 2021