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HANSARDEast West Rail ConsultationThe 2019 East West Rail consultation and the 2020 route announcement made no mention that six tracks would be needed at Bedford Midland station or of the consequential demolition…24 Jun 2021HANSARDEast West Rail ConsultationWhat recent discussions he has had with transport authorities on the progress of the East West Rail consultation.24 Jun 2021HANSARDEducational Catch-up Provision FundingWhat assessment he has made with the Secretary of State for Education of the (a) effectiveness, (b) value for money and (c) adequacy of the funding allocated to educational…22 Jun 2021HANSARDEducational Catch-up Provision FundingIt has been widely reported that it was the Chancellor who refused by a 90% margin to find the funding recommended by Sir Kevan Collins to help our nation’s children to catch up…22 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDevelop is part of a small not-for-profit organisation in Bedford providing personalised teaching and training to local learners. Many of its 31 students have special educational…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: AustraliaCan the Secretary of State confirm that her proposed deal will reduce tariffs on meat produced using growth-promoting antibiotics, which UK farmers are banned from using? If so,…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Future of the Planning System in EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for his statement and for his tireless work on producing this report. Does he agree that the Government’s approach to permitted development undermines their…17 Jun 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumJust four months ago, we heard the Government make promises that every young person would be supported to catch up on their education and gain the skills and knowledge they need…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government Handling and PreparednessAt Prime Minister’s Question Time in July, I raised concerns of a care home owner in Bedford who was told as late as 21 May that, if she refused to accept the return from hospital…27 May 2021HANSARDOral Health and Dentistry: EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered oral health and dentistry in England. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Bardell. I was compelled to call for this…25 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19Last evening, I learned that the Government had sneaked Bedford borough into local lockdown without even bothering to warn the public health team. The Minister knows that for…25 May 2021HANSARDFire and Rehire: ACAS ReportFire and rehire is illegal in countries such as Germany and Spain. In 2019, the Government promised an employment Bill to make Britain the best place in the world to work, which…25 May 2021HANSARDFire and Rehire: ACAS ReportWhen his Department plans to publish the ACAS report on fire and rehire and the Government’s response to that report.25 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe world-class Cranfield University is committed to assisting the goals set out in the integrated review regarding sustaining strategic advantage through science and technology.…24 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllThe Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a Bill of two halves. Many of my Labour colleagues had a hand in the development of much-needed new laws on the police covenant,…17 May 2021HANSARDSmall Businesses: Customs PaperworkWhat assessment he has made of the effect on small businesses of the requirement to complete customs paperwork for export to the EU.27 Apr 2021HANSARDSmall Businesses: Customs PaperworkJust over a month ago, the Paymaster General told me that she would follow up on my invite to Bedfordshire chamber of commerce to hear the widespread concerns of businesses that…27 Apr 2021HANSARDDisabled Children: Covid-19 Recovery PlanThe Disabled Children’s Partnership says that the health of over half of disabled children has deteriorated due to delays and reductions in essential health and therapy…26 Apr 2021HANSARDDisabled Children: Covid-19 Recovery PlanWhat assessment he has made of the potential merits of implementing a covid-19 recovery plan for disabled children and their families.26 Apr 2021HANSARD Special Educational NeedsIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi) for introducing this much-needed debate. For a number…21 Apr 2021