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HANSARDSpecial Schools: Eye TestingI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. My recent visit to the Eden Academy in my constituency illustrated the importance of vision to achieving educational outcomes. What…27 Feb 2023HANSARDSpecial Schools: Eye Testing2. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the provision of eye testing for children in special school settings.27 Feb 2023HANSARDOpen Season for WoodcockIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Caroline. It is important for me to start with some constituency context. I represent a constituency in north-west London,…27 Feb 2023HANSARD School Sport Facilities: ReopeningMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech highlighting an important issue. Does he agree that it might be helpful if the Department for Education’s model lease for academies…21 Feb 2023HANSARDDevolving Power to Local Communities21. What progress he has made on devolving power to local communities.20 Feb 2023HANSARDDevolving Power to Local CommunitiesMy constituents benefit from access to places such as Ruislip woods and the Pinner Memorial Park as a means of getting to green spaces in the local area. What measures does my…20 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLondon Councils recently published a report about school places in London highlighting that constituencies such as mine, whose London Borough of Hillingdon has seen a 15%…02 Feb 2023HANSARD Reform of Children’s Social CareI very much welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, particularly the focusing of the Government’s efforts on what will make the biggest difference to the largest number of…02 Feb 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillDoes my hon. Friend think that it would be helpful if there were a requirement for a minimum notice period, so that schools could at least let parents know that they will close?…30 Jan 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThe hon. Gentleman refers to the need to notify. My understanding is that an individual worker is under no obligation to notify, although the trade union has to give notification.…30 Jan 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI yield to no one in the Chamber in my respect for trade unions. I have had the privilege of chairing three public sector employer organisations and the European sectoral social…30 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner has a great many car-dependent older and disabled constituents, many of whom are horrified to read that the Mayor of London may have manipulated…18 Jan 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesBefore Christmas I held a session with hospitality businesses in my constituency. Although they were appreciative of the energy bill relief scheme, they expressed some concern…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Businesses3. What steps he is taking to support small and medium-sized businesses.17 Jan 2023HANSARD Childcare: Affordability and AvailabilityIt is a pleasure, once again this afternoon, to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. It is also a pleasure to debate issues around childcare for the second time in fairly…20 Dec 2022HANSARD Childcare: Affordability and AvailabilityThe last year for which we have figures available shows that a total of £62 million in unspent funds was ringfenced within the dedicated schools grant for early years. That is…20 Dec 2022HANSARDExpansion of the Ultra Low Emission ZoneThat is an incredibly important point, which my constituents have made to me. There are those who may have a blue badge because they have a serious health condition that requires…20 Dec 2022HANSARDExpansion of the Ultra Low Emission ZoneThat is characteristic of the Mayor’s response to the representations he has received: he simply does not want to take them into account. Some constituents may be temporarily…20 Dec 2022HANSARDExpansion of the Ultra Low Emission ZoneI commend the Minister on the work that he has been doing on buses. Does he agree that the fact that the Labour group in Hillingdon Council supports the Conservatives’ campaign…20 Dec 2022HANSARDExpansion of the Ultra Low Emission ZoneIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Hosie. I join colleagues in commending my hon. Friend the Member for Dartford (Gareth Johnson) on securing this debate.…20 Dec 2022