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HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Seventh sitting)With deep respect, and I absolutely acknowledge the experience that the hon. Lady brings to the subject, there is nothing in the Bill to stop someone being charged £100 for a…30 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Eighth sitting)It is a very long-standing right in England for a parent to choose to send their child to school or to educate at home. It is a right that the vast majority of parents never take…30 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Seventh sitting)As ever, my hon. Friend makes an important point. My worry is that, in a couple of years’ time, when Members sitting on both sides of this Committee Room get emails about the…30 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Seventh sitting)It has, and it has also been very controversial in many cases for pre-school provision, as the hon. Lady will know. I also want to ask about the costs and reimbursements, which…30 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Seventh sitting)Press release!30 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Seventh sitting)We all share the objective of trying to keep costs down and reduce costs where possible. That is why we have guidance to schools on school uniform costs and why that guidance…30 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Seventh sitting)I welcome what the Minister said about protecting the existing programme in secondary schools for a further year. My hon. Friend the Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston is…30 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Seventh sitting)Of course, especially if the hon. Lady has the answer.30 Jan 2025HANSARD Rural Housing TargetsI agree with my right hon. Friend, who has done an outstanding job of highlighting such points, including on the Floor of the House, to the benefit of his constituents. It is also…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Rural Housing TargetsMy right hon. Friend makes an interesting point. In fact, there is a good example of that in my constituency, on a much smaller scale. Those schemes can materially improve…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Rural Housing TargetsThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. In both his incarnations, he has long been a campaigner on these issues. There are many housing and development issues that I would…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Rural Housing TargetsDoes the Minister accept the point that local councils do not want to end up in legal proceedings? They can cost an awful lot of money, and there is an awful lot of weight placed…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Rural Housing TargetsWe have had a good debate; it has been constructive and thoughtful. I sincerely thank the Minister, who is a thoughtful Minister; he does listen, and he engages very positively. I…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Rural Housing TargetsI know the schools there.29 Jan 2025HANSARD Rural Housing TargetsI beg to move, That this House has considered housing targets in rural areas. It is a huge pleasure to see you presiding over us today, Ms Jardine. I want to talk about housing…29 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Fifth sitting)The question about securing and keeping accommodation is incredibly important for care leavers; it is closely linked to what the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire…28 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Fifth sitting)I wonder whether that reconstituted group will pay particular attention to the role of enlightened employers. Bearing in mind the immense breadth of unique life experiences that…28 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Sixth sitting)I am not at all opposed to the clause, but I am curious to know what prompted it. What outside world events made us rethink the regulations? I heard what the Minister said about…28 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Fifth sitting)Will my hon. Friend also comment on the particular situation of those young people from care who go on to university? Of course, come the holidays the vast majority of people in…28 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Sixth sitting)It is good to see you in the Chair, Mr Betts. I rise briefly to echo some of the points made by my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston and to ask a couple of…28 Jan 2025