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HANSARDSchools: StaffingMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Watson, said “91%”; it is 91% of schools that have had their per-pupil funding cut across England. To have staff taking cuts in their salaries; to…04 Apr 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersI am delighted to hear what the Minister said. As he knows, these young people, who have behavioural problems, have often been suspended from school, either permanently or…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that all alternative education providers are providing a quality education.27 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsMy Lords, the Minister may be aware that we are also seeing a rise in legal services offering a no-win no-fee system for parents wishing to appeal. That is likely to add further…26 Mar 2019HANSARDCycling: Licences and InsuranceMy Lords, I am sure the Minister is aware that pedicabs—rickshaws on bikes—are licensed as hackney cabs in every part of England and Wales except London, where 1,500 pedicabs go…18 Mar 2019 Bills sponsored (6)