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HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and AssociationsThe Equality and Human Rights Commission is the independent equality regulator and ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Its code of practice on services, public…21 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainI’m all right.14 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFrom this month, employers can publish new voluntary action plans to tackle the gender pay gap and support women in the workplace going through the menopause, which is a vital…29 Apr 2026HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs SupportWe all know that the current SEND system fails too many families. Our proposals will deliver a reformed SEND system backed by £4 billion of investment so that every child can…29 Apr 2026HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs SupportI recognise the serious point that the hon. Gentleman sets out, and we have launched a consultation so that we can hear directly from school leaders, parents and young people…29 Apr 2026HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs SupportMy hon. Friend is a true champion for children and young people and families right across his community. He raises an important point. The SEND consultation we have brought…29 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI completely agree that we must ensure that women and trans people feel safe and are protected from harassment. We will treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve,…29 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy message to nurses and to anyone working in our NHS is that they deserve dignity at work. They deserve to be treated with respect, and they should not face abuse, intimidation…29 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsNo one should face pressure or undue influence around their voting behaviour; let me be absolutely clear on that point. But let me also be clear to the House that I am fed up to…29 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her important question. She will appreciate, I am sure, that I cannot comment on the draft code of practice, but I want to reassure the House that trans…29 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsHere we go again, Mr Speaker. I note that an investigation by a King’s counsel into the hon. Gentleman’s conduct concluded that there was “credible evidence” that he had…29 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privilegesindicated dissent .28 Apr 2026HANSARDEducational CapacityMy Department is providing local authorities with £2.5 billion of capital funding to create mainstream school places. We encourage them to work with planning authorities and…20 Apr 2026HANSARDEducational CapacityMy hon. Friend is a real champion for children and young people in Telford, as I saw when we had a tour of the town, including of the local school-based nursery, of brilliant…20 Apr 2026HANSARDEducational CapacityI completely agree that there can be no place for antisemitism in our school and colleges, or indeed anywhere in our society. That is why I have asked Sir David Bell to lead an…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFalling School RollsThe Department is working with schools to plan ahead and organise appropriately for changing demographics. Falling rolls funding is available to local authorities, and more widely…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFalling School RollsI would be more than happy to discuss further the particular local challenges that my right hon. Friend is experiencing. We are aware of the impact of falling rolls on schools,…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFalling School RollsThe right hon. Gentleman is right in saying that while falling rolls present a particularly pronounced challenge in London, we are seeing the issue right across the country. We…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFalling School RollsI do not recognise the characterisation offered by the hon. Gentleman. He will know that through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, we are making changes that will allow…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFalling School RollsI am pleased that we have been able to give teachers the pay rises that they deserve, because they play an enormous role. We know it is teaching quality that makes the biggest…20 Apr 2026