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HANSARD Children’s Social Care: RotherhamTo be clear, I am not critical of innovation—it is great—but it should come on top of core funding, not instead of it. The Minister mentioned the £500,000 a year for four years.…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Children’s Social Care: RotherhamSadly, my right hon. Friend is absolutely right. This was a multi-agency hub for survivors, and the council argued in the strongest terms the need for such multi-agency working,…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Children’s Social Care: RotherhamI thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind words, and I completely agree with the points he makes. We are storing up a national disaster if we do not support these children, ideally…05 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I hear what the Minister says. We do not doubt the skill of those who advise the Department, but a Treasury Minister confirmed to me before Christmas that 800 pieces of secondary…29 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is, as ever, a pleasure to serve under your wise chairmanship, Mr Evans. I listened to the Minister’s speech intently, and I have three specific questions to ask for the…29 Jan 2019 Bills sponsored (4)