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HANSARDHigher Education ReformI broadly welcome the Government’s proposals. I pay tribute to the Secretary of State and particularly to the Minister for Higher and Further Education, who I know has worked hard…24 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I have a tragic case in my constituency. A 14-year-old girl was a victim of rape, and now her attacker has been allowed to live 120 metres away from her, causing her and her…23 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraineI strongly support the Government’s approach. As my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Michael Fabricant) said, this is not a faraway country of which we know nothing. However,…22 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Gentleman, and he is absolutely right. I go all over the country, and my first speech in this House was about apprenticeships and careers. I have done everything…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]How can I not give way to the great man opposite?21 Feb 2022HANSARDArmed Forces ApprenticeshipsI want to thank the Secretary of State and his team for the dignity that they have shown in the recent affairs with Ukraine and Russia. The Ministry of Defence is doing a huge…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]Of course I agree with the hon. Gentleman. The only thing I would say is that we must never see apprenticeships and skills as something lesser, or say that someone doing skills is…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I really appreciate that support. The hon. Gentleman knows so much about this area, so having his backing means a lot. I have visited my wonderful Harlow College nearly 100 times…21 Feb 2022HANSARDArmed Forces Apprenticeships16. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on increasing apprenticeships in the armed forces.21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]In rising to speak to my new clauses 1, 2 and 3, I give notice that I do not intend to press them to a Division. The Government have already made it clear that they will make…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I am delighted to give way to a former member of the Education Committee.21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I am all for consultations, but I want this Bill to happen as soon as possible. I have wanted something like this for many years. I do have issues with it that I am going to talk…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is right. By the way, the prison that the Select Committee visited is an extraordinary place—it was like going to a further education college for prisoners in…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]As so often, the hon. Lady has got it absolutely right, and I am sure the Secretary of State has heard what she said. I hope very much that that is part of the regulations that he…21 Feb 2022HANSARDEngagementsSince 2017, referrals for children’s mental health have gone up by 60%. Eating disorders among young girls have gone up by 400% since lockdown, and we know that social media…09 Feb 2022HANSARDVulnerable Children: SupportMy right hon. Friend will be aware that our Education Committee is doing an inquiry into the educational outcomes and opportunities of children in care. We know that 41% of care…07 Feb 2022HANSARDVulnerable Children: Support5. What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on support for vulnerable children.07 Feb 2022HANSARDFuel Duty FreezeMy Harlow constituents strongly welcome the fuel duty freeze, and long may it continue. When wholesale oil prices rise, the cost at the pump rockets. The RAC and FairFuelUK have…03 Feb 2022HANSARDGovernment’s Education Catch-up and Mental Health Recovery ProgrammesI beg to move, That this House has considered the effectiveness of the Government’s education catch-up and mental health recovery programmes. I thank the hon. Member for…03 Feb 2022HANSARDGovernment’s Education Catch-up and Mental Health Recovery ProgrammesYes, 100%. I like the message coming out of the Department for Education that this is not just about schools and skills, but families, schools and skills. Families are central to…03 Feb 2022