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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Lady left behind a pay award and zero funding to pay for it. One of the first things that I did as Secretary of State was to deliver that award in full and fully…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany colleagues in the region with local schools served by the trust have raised similar concerns, and I would be more than happy to ensure that my hon. Friend and any other…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is a funny old world in which the right hon. Lady prays in aid the National Education Union, but there we are. I am proud of the action that this Labour Government are taking…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is exactly our intention. The plans on which we are consulting represent the first time in over a decade that this has been properly looked at, to ensure that when our…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe safety of our youngest children is of the utmost priority to this Government. Early years settings should be places where children receive the best start in life, and where…22 Jun 2026HANSARDAntisemitism on University CampusesI recognise the very real issue that the hon. Gentleman identifies, and I think there is a commitment across the House to tackling antisemitism in all its forms wherever it…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have just described the action that we are taking. This is extremely serious, and it was an urgent priority for the incoming Government to update legislation to ensure that we…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTeacher Recruitment and RetentionI suggest that the hon. Gentleman goes away and has a look at the pledge that we made in our manifesto, which is that we would recruit the teachers where we needed them most. I am…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTeacher Recruitment and RetentionSince entering Government, we have turned the tide on the teacher retention and recruitment crisis left behind by the Tories. We have achieved over 70% of our 6,500 additional…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTeacher Recruitment and RetentionWe have published the delivery plan that the hon. Lady referred to, so I suggest that she goes away and reads it. When she does so, she may also be interested to know that primary…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the Chair of the Select Committee for raising this shocking case. Our thoughts must be with all those who loved and knew Preston, and it is right that the evil…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe recognise the need to make sure that, as we refurbish and rebuild schools across our country, they are well placed to cope with some of the fluctuations in temperature we are…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to extend my congratulations to Mr Bhatti and the brilliant team at Town Farm primary school, and I hope that all the pupils had a wonderful visit to Parliament. This…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsSince coming into government, we have reformed the regulator to make sure there is a sharper focus on financial sustainability, and there is a new chair who is taking that work…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSchools FundingI am pleased to say that this Government are driving record investment in our schools, with the core schools budget increasing by £1.7 billion this year. That includes funding…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to identify this issue. She has long argued in the House that we need both to manage declines in pupil numbers and to create more social and affordable…22 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality 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 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 2026