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HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI am sure that my hon. Friend the Member for Whitehaven and Workington will speak for himself on his report. The Government recognise the need to rebalance the system away from…18 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI agree, and the Deputy Prime Minister is determined to drive forward change in this area, not just with more homes being built across our country, including social homes, but by…18 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI agree that costs are spiralling out of control. More action is necessary to support councils in investing in services and ensuring provision for children much closer to home.…18 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the fact that, sadly, a move to a different kind of placement, outside family care, is a necessary step for some children, for their safety…18 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI am grateful to my hon. Friend for sharing her and her constituents’ concerns with the House. We will act to ensure that Ofsted has the powers it needs to tackle unregistered,…18 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareIt is vital that we drive up standards and quality in children’s social care placements, and we want to make sure that we are providing support for councils, charities and others…18 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CarePrivate providers are making, in some cases, between 20% and 30% profit. That is way beyond what we would expect in any other area. Crucially, when we think about where they are…18 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend champions the rights of disabled children. He is right to do so because when it comes to support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI draw the House’s attention to Islamophobia Awareness Month. No one in our country should be targeted because of their faith or race, and British Muslims are a crucial part of…13 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Women into WorkWe are committed to transforming the lives of women across our country, and that applies to single parents, too. I am leading the child poverty taskforce with my right hon. Friend…13 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Women into WorkI agree with the hon. Lady. Before I came to this place, I ran a refuge for women and children affected by domestic violence. During that time, I saw some good examples of…13 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Women into WorkThe hon. Lady is right to identify that accessible and affordable childcare is essential for making sure that women, in particular, are able to work, to work the hours that suit…13 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Women into WorkWe are laying the foundations for all employers to create conditions that enable women to return to work and to thrive in their careers. As part of our efforts to make work pay,…13 Nov 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prevention in SchoolsThe hon. Gentleman has raised an important issue. It is crucial for teachers and school staff to have what they need in order to tackle harmful behaviour and language in schools.…13 Nov 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prevention in SchoolsI would be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss that issue further. She brings real expertise from her background in education, and it is essential that we do more to…13 Nov 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prevention in SchoolsEducation has a role to play in the prevention of violence against women and girls, and it is essential to the Government’s safer streets mission. We are reviewing the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important point, and I am very sorry to hear about her constituent’s experience. I will make sure that a Health Minister picks up on that point and has a…13 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the right hon. Lady to her place. I look forward to working with her on areas where we can agree and where we can take such concerns forward on a cross-party basis,…13 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Lady will appreciate that I will not comment on ongoing cases. However, I can be clear that the Equality Act 2010 sets out that providers, for example, have the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend brings real expertise to the House in this area. We are committed across Government to tackling the social determinants of health and the stark health inequalities…13 Nov 2024