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HANSARD Offensive Weapons BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right; YOTs will be consulted. I do not agree with the idea of having a more specific order, because that would tie the whole process up in knots,…26 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for VeteransWe were waiting for you to finish, Mr Speaker. [ Laughter. ] I know my place. I thank the Minister for his answer. The charity sector plays an amazing role in enhancing support…25 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for Veterans4. What steps he is taking to improve veterans’ access to support services.25 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI will take two more brief interventions, and then I will make some progress.21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThank you for chairing us this afternoon, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have heard it said that Parliament is not delivering for the people. May I send a message and invite everybody…21 Mar 2019HANSARDEducationTwo of my childcare providers have closed, citing the requirement to pay business rates as the final nail for them. In Scotland and Wales, private childcare providers are not…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I know how much he campaigns to deliver the solution he talks about because I am fortunate enough to share an office with him. He is…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI will give way one more time, but I really should make some progress.21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThe hon. Gentleman has referred to adults, but I remember going on a trip with the APPG to a young offenders institution that had tried to establish a wing that was…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI certainly do. The challenge is to ensure that care plans are flexible enough to be built on, while also including an element of prescription so that there is a proper guide.…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI think that we all face a real challenge. At a time when local authorities are themselves having to watch their budgets, it is the altruistic services—the support services—that…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThe hon. Gentleman has put it beautifully. As he probably knows, a recent survey showed that 50% of autistic individuals and families were scared to go out, and did not go out,…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. A couple of years ago I was very proud to co-author the “Autism and education” report, which she also worked on. It showed many worrying…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismA few years ago, Ambitious about Autism produced a big report looking looked at that specifically. I am fortunate to have in my constituency an organisation called Little Gate…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. Time and again we see that young people have to fail before they can be given the support they need. There are many examples of young…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI thank my hon. Friend for his words and for championing his constituents. As he rightly says, some autistic people tend to fall through the gaps. Of course, all local authorities…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI beg to move, That this House has considered services for people with autism. Every year, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham (Dame Cheryl Gillan), in her…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Leasehold ReformI, too, thank the Select Committee for its report, which is long overdue. My constituency has a particular issue with elderly constituents who have moved into blocks for…21 Mar 2019HANSARDCycling and WalkingI warmly welcome the extra funding from the Minister. Two weeks ago, the Select Committee on Transport took its active travel inquiry up to Manchester, where we met Chris…21 Mar 2019HANSARDCycling and Walking3. What recent steps he has taken to encourage cycling and walking.21 Mar 2019