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HANSARDEvidence-based Early Years InterventionI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue, which I am happy to raise with the relevant Minister. I am meeting the Minister with responsibility for mental health shortly to…21 Mar 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryIn the past month we have invested £18 million in the OneWeb satellite constellation to deliver global 5G communications, which I announced at the European Space Agency in the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryThe Government have committed £92 million to developing options for a domestic alternative to Galileo. The UK Space Agency is leading work with the full support of the Ministry of…19 Mar 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryI can confirm that I will visit Huddersfield on 10 May. I am going to the university there, and I will ensure that I speak to the hon. Gentleman and arrange to meet the companies…19 Mar 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryWhen we look at our space industry, we see that it is truly part of the United Kingdom, right across every place. I went to Northern Ireland to see Thales and the work that it is…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe spring statement was indeed a statement for research, innovation and science. Looking at just one of those investments, there is £60 million to keep the Joint European Torus…19 Mar 2019HANSARDSMEs in ScotlandI understand from the Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, my hon. Friend the Member for Rochester and Strood (Kelly Tolhurst), that she is…19 Mar 2019HANSARDSMEs in ScotlandWe have regular discussions with our ministerial colleagues on this matter, and most recently on the £260 million borderlands growth deal announced by the Chancellor in the spring…19 Mar 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryI thank my hon. Friend for his question; we had a positive meeting with the spaceport team last week. I am keen to do what I can to progress the hard work that has been done to…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTeachers’ Pension Scheme Costs: Effect on UniversitiesThe Department’s initial analysis of each sector—state schools, further education, higher education, and independent schools—suggested that state schools and further education…11 Mar 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and Funding ReviewThe Government’s post-18 review is making good progress. As part of the review, the independent panel chaired by Philip Augar has undertaken an extensive programme of stakeholder…11 Mar 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and Funding ReviewI agree that we want to maintain the financial stability of our world-class higher education and research sector. I congratulate many universities on their appearance in the QS…11 Mar 2019HANSARDTeachers’ Pension Scheme Costs: Effect on UniversitiesMy hon. Friend is right that analysis has demonstrated that the FE sector would be affected. Obviously, FE colleges are most directly funded by Government grants, in contrast with…11 Mar 2019HANSARDTeachers’ Pension Scheme Costs: Effect on UniversitiesThe Department’s public consultation to gather evidence on the impacts of increased contributions to the teachers’ pension scheme for all TPS employers, including universities,…11 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Department is working closely with the EUI. The issue is around the convention, which states that the UK cannot be a member of the EUI when it is not a member state. That is…11 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is absolutely important that girls and women are equally represented at all levels, not only in engineering and STEM, but in all sectors. We invested in programmes such as the…11 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019If you vote for the deal, it will be.05 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I can absolutely give that assurance. I have full confidence in the IPO, in both London and Newport. I have visited the office to see its ongoing work in ensuring that the…05 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It is a pleasure to serve under your…05 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019In terms of the consultation process and the individuals acting in a personal capacity, I am not sure whether I have the authority to divulge their names on the Floor of the…05 Mar 2019