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HANSARDPost-18 Education and FundingThe Augar review does not mention the teaching excellence framework. What use does the Secretary of State think the TEF will have in assessing which courses offer value for money…04 Jun 2019HANSARD International Education StrategyI congratulate the hon. Member for West Bromwich West (Mr Bailey), the former Chair of the Select Committee on Business, Innovation and Skills, on giving us the opportunity to…22 May 2019HANSARDLoan ChargeI understand the Minister’s sincere desire to tackle disguised remuneration and thank him for always being available to discuss my constituents’ concerns. However, something has…21 May 2019HANSARDDraft Higher Education (Monetary Penalties and Refusal to Renew an Access and Participation Plan) (England) Regulations 2019I welcome the regulations. They are an important part of the director for fair access’s powers in ensuring that people from all backgrounds have an opportunity to benefit from…08 May 2019HANSARDDraft Higher Education (Monetary Penalties and Refusal to Renew an Access and Participation Plan) (England) Regulations 2019Has the committee that was producing the Augar report delivered its final report to the Department, and does the Department intend to publish it?08 May 2019HANSARD BombardierWill my hon. Friend join me in welcoming the substantial investment that Bombardier has recently made in Biggin Hill, where its new business aircraft service centre is creating…07 May 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingI wonder whether my right hon. Friend will consider changing the funding system to reward efficiency. As he knows, councils such as Bromley, which is near his Bexley authority,…24 Apr 2019HANSARD South-Eastern Rail FranchiseWill my hon. Friend assure me that this further delay to the award of the franchise will not hold up long-awaited works for Petts Wood and St Mary Cray stations to become fully…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Loan ChargeWill my hon. Friend give way?04 Apr 2019HANSARD Loan ChargeI echo my hon. Friend’s words about the Minister, who has always been assiduous and diligent in all his dealings with me on this matter. I congratulate my hon. Friend on his work…04 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the EU (Financial Services)I recognise that my hon. Friend is doing valiant work, but does he acknowledge that this process of moving to a new regime is proving extremely unsettling for players in the…25 Feb 2019HANSARD Universities: Financial SustainabilityMay I congratulate my hon. Friend on the excellent start he is making on what is the best job in government? Universities’ financial sustainability and our soft power as a country…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceWill my hon. Friend give way?05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is time we had an adjustment to our local authority’s baseline, to reflect the fact that it has made enormous efficiencies in order to absorb a…05 Feb 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActI had never rebelled against the Government before this month. I wish to use the brief time I have to set out four reasons why I shall vote against the deal tomorrow. First, I…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActHas the Chancellor by any chance read the powerful letter in today’s Financial Times from the former EU Financial Services Commissioner, Jonathan Hill? He said that he had yet to…14 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI obviously agree with the Minister’s point about the fantasy policies of the Labour party, but I am afraid the Government themselves are indulging in fantasies. Is it not time…09 Jan 2019