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HANSARDMusic Education in EnglandI agree with my hon. Friend. The Government seem to have a bit of a blind spot when it comes to music venues—or perhaps a tin ear is a better phrase. The industry business model…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationThank you, Sir Roger.17 Jun 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationTo follow up on the hon. Gentleman’s point, this is about joining up policy. The policy and the legislation are there, and there is evidence of good practice, so this is about…17 Jun 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationThe hon. Gentleman is making a compelling opening speech, which will resonate well beyond this Chamber. I put on the record my admiration for the determination and passion shown…17 Jun 2019HANSARDCystic Fibrosis Drugs: OrkambiThe hon. Gentleman is making a compelling case. I know that this issue matters to him and to many others in the Chamber. One of the many issues that victims of this wicked disease…10 Jun 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and FundingA Government who abolished maintenance grants for our poorest students commission a review that concludes that we need maintenance grants for our poorest students. That same…04 Jun 2019HANSARDTimpson Review of School ExclusionI welcome this review by Timpson. It is very well considered and speaks home truths that the sector and many Members on both sides of the House have been trying to get this…07 May 2019HANSARDTuition Fees: EU StudentsWill the Minister confirm that the number of EU nationals applying to UK universities is already falling and will be down this year, even before Brexit bites fully? How does he…29 Apr 2019HANSARDSchool Exclusions: Timpson Review5. What progress has been made on the Timpson review of school exclusions.29 Apr 2019HANSARDSchool Exclusions: Timpson ReviewAccording to the most recent figures collected by the Education Policy Institute, in one year nearly 55,000 children have disappeared from school rolls without explanation. The…29 Apr 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsMy colleague makes an excellent point. I enjoy serving alongside her on the Committee. Punishing school budget cuts have resulted in the loss of teaching assistants, removing…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsThe traditional argument has been that we need coursework for people who cannot do exams, and that those who can do exams are fine, but that binary choice is unhelpful. The parent…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsThis is about parents’ ability to go out and fight, not their preparedness to do so. Again, please let us not fall into thinking that the parents who reach our door are those who…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. As has been mentioned by my colleagues on the Select Committee on Education, we spent yesterday morning in the…20 Mar 2019HANSARD EducationIt feels good to be here agreeing on such an important issue. Thousands of children from all backgrounds and faiths walk into schools across the country every day who already know…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsWill the Minister indicate when we can expect the Timpson review? It is now a year since it began. In February, we heard mood music on what it is likely to say, but when will the…20 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe Prime Minister is not alone in failing us. The Government Back Benches are full of former Ministers who claimed, “I am the man who can!” The first Brexit Secretary said he…14 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe new times tables tests for year 4 come in soon. The test is taken using a machine. Martin, a dad of a boy with autism in Bury, is concerned that not enough provision is being…11 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingI absolutely agree. It seems to me that in the education system, we ignore everything that we would deem important when using the word “special” in any other context. Enhanced…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on introducing this important debate. I would like…04 Mar 2019