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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am going to make progress. Let me turn to Lords amendment 106 on our shared objective on banning phones in schools. As the House knows, at the start of the year the Government…22 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI reject the right hon. Member’s characterisation that we are kicking the can down the road. In fact, we are having a wide-ranging consultation—much wider than the amendments…22 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank my hon. Friend for his important intervention and for all his work for his constituents in Reading Central. To underline the fact that we will act quickly, we have…22 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am pleased to speak on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill for our third consideration of Lords amendments. The Bill is the biggest single piece of child protection…22 Apr 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsI am pleased to hear about the family hub in Kendal West. The hubs that open this month are just the start. We have committed to 1,000 hubs by 2028, and an additional 2,000…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFree Childcare: ProvidersI thank the hard-working staff in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency. When the Government say we are prioritising the early years, we mean it. We are investing £9.5 billion this…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFree Childcare: ProvidersThis Labour Government’s record expansion of free childcare is saving working families across the country over £8,000 a year. We have worked closely with early education providers…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSchool Food StandardsThis Government are updating the school food standards for the first time in more than a decade to reduce sugar, increase fibre and reduce unhealthy foods. Parents want this, it…20 Apr 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsThis Government are opening thousands of Best Start family hubs and network sites in every part of England, building on our proud legacy of Sure Start, providing families with…20 Apr 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsI thank my hon. Friend for all that he has done to support family hubs in his constituency and across Cornwall. Yes, we have asked local authorities to ensure that 70% of hubs are…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSchool Food StandardsI agree with the objective that the hon. Member sets out. That is why we are working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to support our pledge that 50% of…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSchool Food StandardsOur revised standards will ensure that children can enjoy eating nutritious, familiar foods. That includes ensuring that delicious and varied vegetarian options are available…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do agree, and I thank my hon. Friend for all she has done for children and families in her constituency. We are determined to ensure that every child gets the best start in…20 Apr 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsI congratulate my hon. Friend on everything she has done to secure a Best Start family hub in Aylesbury. Family hubs are places where people can drop in, meet other parents and…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillWith the leave of the House, I thank all Members for the contributions they have made to today’s debate. It has been a really useful, wide-ranging conversation, and I am grateful…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 17B.15 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will cut the cost of sending children to school, drive high and rising standards in our schools, and is the single biggest piece of child…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank my hon. Friend for his work supporting young carers. I can give him that promise, and I am happy to arrange any meetings that he would like with my colleagues in the…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI echo my hon. Friend’s congratulations to other campaigners, including Become. On her point about data collection, my the Under-Secretary of State for Education, my hon. Friend…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank my hon. Friend for his important work, both on the Education Committee and for his constituents. My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State will meet the Chair of the…15 Apr 2026