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HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperDefinitely. If anything, it is even more important in 2026, with all the challenges we see around us. As I said, we should be honest about the challenges. Despite the success of…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of the University of the Air White Paper on lifelong learning opportunities. It is a pleasure to serve under your…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI agree entirely, and will make similar points later in my speech. The hon. Gentleman and I are very much on the same page.16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperFunding is a huge issue here. The modular basis for the Open University has been a real boon to people who find themselves unable, for whatever reason, to study in a traditional…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI am more than happy to commend Baroness Jennie Lee, and I am more than happy to celebrate the success of my hon. Friend and of the countless thousands of others who have studied…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperFirst, I pay tribute to you, Sir Desmond, for your exemplary chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I also thank Members from across the House for their valued contributions. With your…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDVictims Code9. What progress his Department has made on a new victims code.19 May 2026HANSARDVictims CodeIn my constituency, an acknowledged victim of violent crime is being alleged to be contributorily negligent in the civil courts. That is retraumatising, and appears to be contrary…19 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The shadow Secretary of State has recently claimed that the Government could save getting on for £2 billion from the welfare bill by bringing in face-to-face assessments. I…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. In contrast with the preoccupations of the Leader of the Opposition, my constituents are more concerned with the NHS and waiting lists. Thanks to this Government, across…22 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ9. I thank the Prime Minister for his words in relation to the horrific attack in my constituency, and for the work that the Government are doing as a result. The families…15 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. What more can the Government do to ensure that social enterprises delivering NHS services get the same support as internal NHS trusts, and play a bigger role in NHS reform?14 Apr 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. My hon. Friend the Member for Leigh and Atherton (Jo Platt) said that ownership matters. She is spot on. Ownership…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipI neglected to declare an interest in my capacity as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on the social, co-operative and community economy. Does my hon. Friend agree…18 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentUnder the previous Government, as the Secretary of State mentioned in his statement, youth employment never reached pre-financial crash levels in any single year, so the country…17 Mar 2026HANSARDUkraine Air Defence: UK Support4. What steps he is taking to increase air defence support to Ukraine.16 Mar 2026HANSARDUkraine Air Defence: UK SupportThe Prime Minister’s leadership on Ukraine has been exemplary. Does the Minister agree that that leadership has helped to secure US commitments on security for Ukraine, and that…16 Mar 2026HANSARDCo-operative Sector7. What steps he is taking through the Office for the Impact Economy to help increase the size of the co-operative sector.05 Mar 2026HANSARDCo-operative SectorGiven the Government’s commitment to growing the co-operative sector, will the Minister commit to working across Government, specifically with the Ministry of Housing, Communities…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Small Charity SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. In the interests of time, and given your advice, I have cut a huge chunk from my speech, in the hope that we can get…03 Mar 2026