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HANSARDSpecial 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privilegesindicated dissent .28 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsSchool leaders have my full support in taking action on issues such as violence. Of course there should be an expectation—a clear expectation—that action is taken where it applies…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and that is why people across Scotland should vote for Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour. Last month I was in Scotland hearing directly from…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can give the hon. Lady my absolute assurance that, through the consultation we are running at the moment, we want to hear directly from parents, children and those working in…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue. I would, of course, be happy to ensure that a meeting takes place so that that information can be shared and fully…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is no more important responsibility than making sure our children are kept safe from harm. We will take forward any measures that arise out of the Southport inquiry to…20 Apr 2026HANSARDHigher Education: Freedom of SpeechAcademic freedom and free speech are fundamental to our world-leading universities, and this Government are committed to protecting them. In January 2025, following my review of…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise what the hon. Gentleman has said, because I have spoken to so many parents, families and children across the country who have been badly let down by a system that has…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 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was fantastic to visit my hon. Friend and see at first hand the impact of our changes for children and families across her constituency. She is right that our current SEND…20 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 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 2026