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HANSARD Education, Health and Care PlansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the register of interests as a corporate parent in Lancashire. In the past six…22 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Second sitting)Q May I clarify? In certain circumstances, yes, you would like to have schools with 100% place selection? Paul Barber: We are talking about oversubscription criteria, which only…21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to talk about unregulated schools and the register of children not in school. I have seen evidence outside the Committee that shows that there are serious concerns about…21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Second sitting)I want to make the Committee aware that I am the chair of the all-party parliamentary humanist group. That may become relevant because of evidence submitted to the Committee.21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (First sitting)Q I draw the Committee’s attention to the fact that I am a corporate parent in Lancashire. I am interested in the powers on financial oversight and profit caps on residential…21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (First sitting)Q Anne, you said that family group decision making can be fantastic if done well. What are your thoughts about how prescriptive the statutory guidance should be on the format of…21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (First sitting)For the record, I am still a Lancashire county councillor. The council has responsibility for children’s services.21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to follow up on a couple of previous questions and make sure that I have clarity about something that I appreciate is complex. This is about faith selection, particularly…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Covid-19 InquiryIn my previous role in health scrutiny in Lancashire, I got a bit fed up of hearing from Conservative politicians that no one could have seen covid coming, as if a global viral…16 Jan 2025HANSARDFoot and Mouth DiseaseIn 2001, I lived in north Cumbria and I will never, ever forget the sight of burning livestock in my friends’ fields. Can the Minister assure me that my farmers in Morecambe and…15 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillEvery child deserves the best possible start in life, no matter their background or where they live, and this Bill is a vital step towards ensuring that for every child in the…08 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights: Terminal IllnessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Corby and East Northamptonshire (Lee Barron) for securing this important debate…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Winter PreparednessWhen I started working in public health, winter pressures were just that: seasonal flu and extra hip fractures. Under the Conservatives, winters started getting longer and longer.…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Musculoskeletal ConditionsExcellent news. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I apologise for the confusion. Musculoskeletal conditions are very serious, particularly when looked at…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Musculoskeletal ConditionsI was told that I would not be able to speak today, and that I could merely intervene, but I am happy to speak if you allow it, Mr Efford.17 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I represent Morecambe and Lunesdale, where beauty surrounds and health abounds. It is the home of Morecambe bay and the River Lune—just two of the fantastic waterways that…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. Between March and July, rare and declining bird nesting species, such as the ringed plover, oystercatchers and the Arctic tern lay…16 Dec 2024HANSARDEngagementsThis past weekend, my market town of Kirkby Lonsdale suffered a devastating fire, resulting in the loss of a local man’s life. The whole town centre was closed and many local…11 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseIt is a pleasure to serve here in Westminster Hall today under your chairship, and I thank the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) for introducing this important…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank Members on both sides of the House for the care and consideration that they have given to this debate. If the Bill is given a Second Reading today, there will be further…29 Nov 2024