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HANSARDSEND ProvisionThis Government’s ambition is that all children with special educational needs receive the right support to succeed, where possible, in mainstream schools. To further support that…05 Feb 2025HANSARDDomestic Violence Prevention ServicesThe hon. Lady is right to draw attention to the legacy picture painted by the National Audit Office. We are investing in a new national policing centre for VAWG public protection,…05 Feb 2025HANSARDDomestic Violence Prevention ServicesI am grateful to the hon. Lady for mentioning the excellent organisations in her constituency and the work that they do to support survivors. We are investing more in provision,…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with my hon. Friend that no young person should be held back by their background or expected to work for free. We remain committed to banning unpaid internships, so that…05 Feb 2025HANSARDDomestic Violence Prevention ServicesBecause this is the first opportunity I have had to do so, may I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the right hon. Member for East Surrey (Claire Coutinho) on welcoming her new…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI join my hon. Friend in commending that work. I know the Tyne Valley line very well; it is in a beautiful part of the country. It is important that the rail network is accessible…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe previous Government’s scope was narrow. We are taking action to give all providers the assurances that they need that single-sex spaces can be provided. I have met…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with my hon. Friend that it is disgraceful that the attainment gap rose under the last Government, and I will not rest until we deliver for kids from communities like…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important issue. We need to ensure there is diversity in representation at all levels in sport. I am happy to look further into the issues she has raised.05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with my hon. Friend about the importance of the issue she identifies. I will ensure that the relevant Minister picks up on the point and ensures that electoral…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe remain steadfast in our support for all LGBT people. It is essential that they are safe, included and protected from discrimination.05 Feb 2025HANSARDSchool Accountability and InterventionI am today launching a 12-week consultation on proposals to reform school accountability and announcing the next steps on the Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver regional…03 Feb 2025HANSARDReading in SchoolsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right about the power of reading. We all know that reading broadens horizons and nurtures creativity, and I want more children to experience that joy,…27 Jan 2025HANSARDReading in SchoolsGetting more children reading for pleasure is a key part of our plan for change, and of our work to drive high and rising standards across education by giving all our children the…27 Jan 2025HANSARDReading in SchoolsI do accept the absolutely essential role of phonics—it was a Labour Government who first started the roll-out of phonics in 2006. We need all our children to reach a brilliant…27 Jan 2025HANSARDReading in SchoolsI agree that phones have no place in the classroom. It is entirely right that schools take firm action to stop their use, and I know that is what the vast majority of schools…27 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Research and DevelopmentThe Labour Government are at the forefront of change and, as I said to the Bett conference last week, we are determined to ensure that “AI will be a positive, radical, modernising…27 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Research and DevelopmentI appreciate the hon. Lady’s interest in this area. She will know that the proposed exascale supercomputer is one programme that the Government are considering. We are currently…27 Jan 2025HANSARDChild SafeguardingThe Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is the single biggest piece of child protection legislation in a generation. It will stop more children falling through the cracks…27 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Labour Government are determined to deliver high and rising standards for all our children. The Conservatives left 1,000 failing schools, continuing to let down more than…27 Jan 2025