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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe whole point is whether it is compulsory or not—that is the whole point of uniform, and I was reading directly from the guidance. It makes absolutely no sense; how is a child…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThis is a safeguarding issue, and we have always taken steps when it comes to safeguarding young people. Let me be clear to Labour Members: the Government can choose to do nothing…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe hon. Gentleman is arguing for things that are outside the scope of the Bill. What we know is that the change made by Lords amendment 44 would have helped Sara in a way that…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI profoundly disagree with the hon. Gentleman. At a time of shrinking school places, it is important that it is the good school places that survive, and parents should make that…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy hon. Friend eloquently sums up why this amendment is so important.09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am sorry, but I must make some progress. I have heard Ministers argue that vulnerable children or children who are isolated need to find their community online, and I want to…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillWith pleasure.09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am sorry, but I really have to make some progress. Sextortion is also a huge issue on social media. In 2022, there were 10,000 reports of sextortion by snap. That was not in a…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am sorry, but I will make some progress, otherwise I will get in trouble with Madam Deputy Speaker. We have an emergency, and it is hidden on children’s phones. A quarter of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy hon. Friend is completely right. We need that age limit, and we need the phone ban in schools. Polling out today shows that 40% of children are shown explicit content during…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am delighted to address the 13 amendments sent back to us by the other place this evening. The volume of Lords amendments reflects the strong feelings in both Houses about the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillAs ever, my right hon. Friend is the voice of reason in this Chamber. Turning to our amendment that deals with pupil admission numbers, Lords amendment 102, I hope the Government…09 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnder what circumstances does the Secretary of State think it is appropriate for a five-year-old to socially transition?02 Mar 2026HANSARDSupporting Children with SENDLast week, I asked the Secretary of State a specific question about SEND funding during her statement, which she failed to answer, so I will try again with the Minister today. The…02 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe answer should have been “never”. That is what our guidance said, and that is what the Government’s guidance should have said. In our universities, gender-critical feminists…02 Mar 2026HANSARDBereaved Children: Government SupportThe hon. Member is making a powerful speech, and we are all honoured to hear it.26 Feb 2026HANSARDBereaved Children: Government SupportMay I say what a privilege it has been to be part of this debate, and how much I admire all those who have spoken about their personal stories? I do not underestimate for a second…26 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingI thank the right hon. Lady for advance sight of her statement, and her officials and advisers for briefing me over the weekend. I pay tribute to those who have pulled together a…23 Feb 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenHe also said, “Ban, ban, ban.”20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is a disgrace that a Jewish Member of this House had his visit to a school cancelled following pressure and intimidation from pro-Palestinian protesters. That is abhorrent…19 Jan 2026