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HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewOn Monday, I enjoyed a coffee with a lovely couple in my constituency who run a charity with the goal of delivering e-books to primary schools. Although digital is often more…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe inclusion of Oxford University hospitals NHS foundation trust in the rapid review of maternity and neonatal services is welcome. Reports today in the New Statesman and on…05 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Baccalaureate: Funding in State SchoolsI am grateful to my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for giving way. I have constituents who attend the Europa School in his constituency, and they have been in touch with…29 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Baccalaureate: Funding in State SchoolsDoes my hon. Friend agree that choice is an extremely valuable part of the education system, and we should be supporting the Europa School?29 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Baccalaureate: Funding in State SchoolsIn so many policy areas, the Government seem to be unable to break wind without consulting for 18 months. Does the hon. Lady agree that they should reverse their decision and hold…29 Oct 2025HANSARDNHS Trusts: PerformanceOxford university hospitals trust is one of just three trusts that do not provide givinostat for Duchenne through the early access programme. Last week, I attended a roundtable at…21 Oct 2025HANSARDCourt Backlogs12. What steps he is taking to tackle backlogs in the courts.16 Sept 2025HANSARDCourt BacklogsRape is a heinous and despicable crime, with lifelong consequences for victims. Some do not survive. According to the House of Commons Library, the average number of days from…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI broadly welcome the Bill’s provisions, which will take on the mess that the Conservatives left behind. Does the right hon. Member agree that it is important to get the right…16 Sept 2025HANSARDQatar: Israeli StrikeMembers have already outlined how Israel has violated international law by attacking Qatar. Will the UK Government lay therefore down a motion at the UN to condemn the actions of…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Russian Drones: Violation of Polish AirspaceMay I give my thanks to the Polish and Dutch air crews who were involved in the defence of Poland’s airspace last night? The seats in their jets may have been manufactured and…10 Sept 2025HANSARD National TrailsI beg to move, That this House has considered the condition of national trails. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. National trails are the less well-known…09 Sept 2025HANSARD National TrailsMy hon. Friend is right to point out the importance of services along these well-loved routes. He is also right to highlight that national trails are accessible from urban areas,…09 Sept 2025HANSARD National TrailsMy hon. Friend is right to point out the opportunity that exists in leveraging national trails for the improvement of biodiversity and meeting the Government’s biodiversity goals.…09 Sept 2025HANSARD National TrailsMy hon. Friend’s intervention speaks exactly to my point around the closed Marsh Lock horse bridge, which has resulted in a direct loss of hospitality revenue in the local economy…09 Sept 2025HANSARD National TrailsThe hon. Member is right to point out concerns about the upkeep of the Ulster Way. I thank him for bringing that route to our attention; I look forward to perhaps walking it…09 Sept 2025HANSARD Early Education and ChildcareNursery fees are crippling, running to thousands of pounds per child per month after the expansion of funded hours. Parents are making reproductive choices solely on the basis of…04 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesIn my constituency of Henley and Thame, the average house price is £515,000. Does my hon. Friend agree that the property tax described by the Government so far would be a tax on…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Pavement ParkingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of meeting many people with disabilities, including those with sight loss…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesWhat is not speculation is that the largest rise in property taxes happened under the Conservatives, when Liz Truss crashed the economy and increased interest rates for everyone…03 Sept 2025