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HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamCongratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Dagenham and Rainham (Margaret Mullane) on securing this debate on an incredibly important subject. I know that she and other hon.…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamI recognise the challenge that the hon. Member and others have set out. We are looking at the national funding formula. Obviously, this cannot happen as fast as one might want,…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamI know the hon. Gentleman cares passionately about this issue, and he is clearly keen to see the expansion of provision. As he knows, we are investing in the capital estate in the…07 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic EducationMy hon. Friend’s final question was a request to meet and discuss the matter. I am more than happy to do so.03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic EducationAs my hon. Friend will know, I am a big fan of Newcastles. It would be nice to come and see the other one, as I have never been; I would love to accept his invitation if there is…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic EducationLet me begin by expressing my gratitude to my hon. Friend the Member for Southgate and Wood Green (Bambos Charalambous) for opening this valuable debate on the future of music…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic EducationThat sounds like a very sensible suggestion, and my hon. Friend now has it on the record. We will make sure that it is raised in the appropriate way. We continue to support the…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic EducationI hope that I have managed to respond to all the issues raised. Finally, I want to underline my and this Government’s commitment to ensuring that all children can access and…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic EducationYes, Ms Vaz. Growth is the number one mission of the Government, and our new industrial strategy is central to the growth mission. As a sector in which the UK excels today, and…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic EducationMy understanding is that the current commitment is for this academic year, 2025-26, and we will confirm funding for future years in due course. The Department also provides a…03 Jul 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationMy hon. Friend makes a really important point, and I was about to respond to a question that she raised in her very good contribution to this debate. We will set out the details…24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for Educationindicated dissent.24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationEvery child deserves the opportunity to achieve and thrive in education. That is why this Government have—as Labour Governments always do—prioritised education, with the…24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationThe changes that we have made to the fair access limits will ensure that more children have access to the fund, because year-on-year demands have increased. When we brought…24 Jun 2025HANSARDDraft Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025I appreciate the hon. Member’s interest in this issue, and his support for the outcomes of the draft order, which, as he acknowledged, is technical in nature. I appreciate his…23 Jun 2025HANSARDDraft Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025. It is a pleasure to serve under you as Chair,…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationAs I said, we are working with sector organisations on the content of the curriculum, and we are working with the sector on the delivery of these programmes. I could go into…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationI join Members in congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey) on securing a debate on this incredibly important topic in this very timely week…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationThe right hon. Member is right to recognise how fundamental swimming is, but it is really important to recognise that it is not enough, as has come across very strongly in this…19 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe British Sign Language GCSE is a key feature of our commitment to enhancing the status of British Sign Language, both in education and in society. Ofqual is currently running a…16 Jun 2025