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HANSARDTopical 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 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 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 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 QuestionsIt has been a busy month since the last Education questions, so I will give the House a short update on what my Department has done since then to give our children the best start…20 Apr 2026HANSARDExperts at Hand and Local Authority SEND Transformation FundAs part of the Government’s long-term reforms to strengthen the special educational needs and disabilities system in England and improve life chances, the schools White Paper,…15 Apr 2026HANSARDTechnical Excellence CollegesFurther education colleges are the bedrock of technical education and training in England. They are critical to delivering growth across the industrial strategy sectors and can…14 Apr 2026HANSARDEHRC Code of Practice: Services, Public Functions and AssociationsThis Government have always supported the protection of single-sex spaces based on biological sex. The Supreme Court’s ruling last year brought clarity for women and service…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStudent Loan Interest Rates: Academic Year 2026-27On the 7 April the Government announced that we are capping the maximum interest rates on Plan 2 and Plan 3—postgraduate—student loans at 6% for the 2026-27 academic year, from…13 Apr 2026HANSARDInclusion and Capital FundingI am today announcing: £860 million of capital funding for the 2026-27 financial year to support the creation of around 11,000 places for children and young people with special…25 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in PovertyTackling child poverty is the moral mission of this Labour Government. Background should not determine what we can go on to achieve in life, but inequality and poverty are…11 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in PovertyMy hon. Friend is right. We recognise the disproportionate financial strain on families with disabled children, who often face significantly higher costs for essentials. We heard…11 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in PovertyI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising this area. It is why, through our SEND consultation that will cover England, we want to make sure that support is available to…11 Mar 2026HANSARDPromoting EqualityOur recent “Every Child Achieving and Thriving” White Paper sets out our ambition to raise standards for all children and to halve the disadvantage gap between poorer children and…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat absolute rubbish. This is a serious issue. We know that there are people who want to pull our country apart, but I am proud that we live in a multi-ethnic, diverse and…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right: women often spend years being dismissed, being misdiagnosed, or just not being listened to. That is unacceptable, and we are determined to tackle it. In…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing International Women’s Day, this Government are taking another step towards a fairer Britain. We have published guidance for businesses encouraging them not just to…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the hon. Lady’s interest in this issue. Good progress has been made on developing the policy, and we will publish the Government’s response as soon as we can, as well as…11 Mar 2026HANSARDPromoting EqualityWe face a serious challenge about the big numbers of young people who are not in education, employment or training, and we are committed to tackling that. That is why Alan Milburn…11 Mar 2026HANSARDPromoting EqualityYes. Tackling child poverty is not just a moral imperative; it is an investment in our country’s future and in our own economic security. That is why we are determined to give…11 Mar 2026