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HANSARDTopical QuestionsJust last week I read that another veteran in Hull had taken his own life after failing to be supported adequately. Please will the Minister look to publish the statistics on…20 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsEvery week in my surgery I hear from people who have been wrongly assessed as being fit for work when they are so clearly disabled. I welcome the Secretary of State’s offer to sit…13 May 2019HANSARDTimpson Review of School ExclusionOne of the things in the report that I found particularly concerning was the talk of the children at multiple risk—at risk not just because they have special educational needs and…07 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Minister is aware, I have become concerned about the rising number of suicides in my constituency. When I talk to professionals in the area, they tell me that it is not…07 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen the Timpson review finally passes the editing process at the Department for Education, will it include an analysis of whether a lack of funding for pastoral and…29 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North East (Mr Sweeney), who is a tireless and passionate campaigner for his constituency—and a member of the…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingOn cost-shunting, just this morning we heard from representatives of families with children with special educational needs and disabilities. They were talking about their needs…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingWill my hon. Friend give way?24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingHull City Council has seen a reduction in its funding of 37.8% since 2010. That is having an impact on children with special educational needs and disabilities. Historically, no…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingI recently spoke to an elderly couple. The lady was caring for her husband who had Alzheimer’s, which was having such a devastating impact on her health that she ended up having…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingDoes my hon. Friend agree that we also need to include education on support for children with special needs and disabilities?24 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingI urge everybody here to have as the backdrop to every single decision we make the emergent climate change emergency that our country and our world face. In the short time…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsShoplifting crime is increasing, antisocial behaviour crime is increasing, violent crime is increasing. The Prime Minister said that austerity is over, so when can we expect to…09 Apr 2019HANSARDVulnerable Children: Local Authority SupportAs the Minister is aware, the Select Committee is doing an inquiry into children with special needs and disabilities. One of the things that comes back from all the evidence is…08 Apr 2019HANSARDVulnerable Children: Local Authority Support11. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on improving local authority support for vulnerable children.08 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal facilities on the Hull Boothferry EstateI rise to present a petition concerning the lack of facilities for residents of the Boothferry estate in the city of Kingston upon Hull. I thank our wonderful candidate, Dawn…08 Apr 2019HANSARD Online Harms White PaperThe Secretary of State might be aware that I have been meeting the Minister for suicide prevention, the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the hon. Member for…08 Apr 2019HANSARD Veteran SuicideIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Henry. I, too, congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth South (Stephen Morgan) on securing this important…03 Apr 2019HANSARDYouth Inmates: Solitary ConfinementI thank the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell), the shadow Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford East (Imran Hussain), and the Minister for their contributions. I…02 Apr 2019