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HANSARDCatholic Sixth-form CollegesI am not sure I accept the argument the Minister is making for the last pay award, but let us put that to one side for now. Can he tell us whether he has sorted the issues, so…05 Mar 2019HANSARDCatholic Sixth-form CollegesUnusually, the hon. Gentleman is making a very good speech, but will he join me in urging the Minister to commit today to the next teachers’ pay award for post-16 institutions…05 Mar 2019HANSARDCatholic Sixth-form CollegesMy hon. Friend makes a good point about Carmel College, which he knows very well. Catholic sixth-form colleges are generally regarded as a vital catalyst for social mobility in…05 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingMy hon. Friend’s experience in Hounslow is mirrored in other parts of London, including in my constituency. The headteacher of an outstanding special needs school in my…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Future of DFIDI rise to support my hon. Friend the Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi), whom I commend for securing this debate. He and my hon. Friend the Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Lloyd…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Future of DFIDThe Minister will be aware of the SheDecides global movement, which supports the right of every girl and woman to make the decisions that only they should make. SheDecides Day is…27 Feb 2019HANSARDF-35 Contracts12. Given the huge challenges that the steel industry and car manufacturers face in Wales, as well as in the rest of the UK, even at this late stage, would it not be better if the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for giving way, and I commend his Committee’s decision to launch the inquiry that he just referenced. Can he ensure that the inquiry…26 Feb 2019HANSARDTransatlantic AllianceA strengthened transatlantic alliance could lead to more action in Sri Lanka to tackle human rights abuses. Will the Minister of State urge the Trump Administration to join him…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister will surely recognise that the economic uncertainty around Brexit, which is motivating many businesses, particularly those trading in services, to disinvest in…26 Feb 2019HANSARD Trade Remedy Measures: UK InterestsThe Secretary of State and the House will be aware that trade remedies can equally be imposed against the UK. He will also be aware that in the event of a no-deal Brexit we are…25 Feb 2019HANSARDMacpherson Report: 20th AnniversaryMay I echo others’ praise of my hon. Friend for securing this debate? One of the most senior BME officers to serve in the Metropolitan police was Chief Superintendent Dal Babu,…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRural Post OfficesGiven that many rural post offices are barely profitable if they are profitable at all, is it not time for Ministers to consider giving business rates relief to all rural post…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Universities: Financial SustainabilityThe Minister has said that the Government will not bail out universities in financial difficulties, yet virtually his first act as Universities Minister was to take through…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Legislation against Female Genital MutilationI share the deep concern of the Labour Front Bench and other Opposition colleagues about the actions of the hon. Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope). How many young…11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Mutual Recognition of Protection Measures in Civil Matters (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I, like all Members of the Committee, I am sure, look forward to being selected to serve on Delegated Legislation Committees. Will the Minister give a practical example that a…06 Feb 2019HANSARD[P002354]I rise to present a petition in the same terms as my hon. Friend the Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell), from the parents, carers, staff and governors of the wonderful…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceHarrow Council is not unique in having had most of its revenue support grant axed over the past seven years. What conversations is the Secretary of State having with the…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKDoes the Minister think that in the 21st century it is a scandal that only 10% of television sport coverage is dedicated to women’s sport? If she does share that view, what will…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKDoes my hon. Friend accept that many fans want to see premier league football clubs doing the right thing by all their staff? Does she share my view that it is highly…04 Feb 2019