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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI support Amendment 119, in the name of my noble friend Lord Agnew, about the availability of boarding places. I do so as a former south London boy who was, rather unexpectedly,…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendment 134A, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Sanderson. I also believe that the transparency of prices should extend to the SEND sector. I agree…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillTransparency is a good start. I think it is the case, and I know there are vastly different prices charged around the country, perhaps for different reasons, property prices or…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe care sector is slightly different, for the reasons people have mentioned. But what are we going to do—nationalise it for nothing? Are we going to become a communist country?…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillAlthough I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Bousted, about schools becoming very good at child protection in recent years, there will be a cost to engaging in this activity. I…22 May 2025 Bills sponsored (6)