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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss the points that he has raised. Attendance and off-rolling are issues that the Government take very seriously, and we will set out…09 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for all her hard work while in opposition on these important issues. This Government see early education as more than just childcare; it is central to our…09 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe expect that private schools will want to continue to demonstrate wider public benefit through the provision of means-tested bursaries and partnerships with state-funded schools…09 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government have no time to waste if we are to fix the foundations of our country after 14 years of decline. We will legislate for the register through the children’s…09 Sept 2024HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill (Instruction) (No. 3)Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for outlining the detail of this motion. I thank all members of the Select Committee for their work to date on the Bill, and all hon. Members who are…21 May 2024HANSARDReliability of Rail ServicesIn the five years since the Government first admitted that reform of our railways was needed, passenger services have gone from bad to worse, with a train now cancelled every 90…16 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. A recent report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation revealed, shockingly, that 1 million children experienced destitution in the UK last year. Is it not the case that the…13 May 2024HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities18. What steps she is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.29 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesParents in Portsmouth are rightly concerned that fewer than half of the primary schoolchildren in the city are achieving the expected standards in reading, writing and maths,…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Future of Rail ManufacturingMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We need to bring consistency and clarity to the sector, so that the investment can take place. Many Members have said as much, and I thank my…23 Apr 2024HANSARD Future of Rail ManufacturingIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Gary. I start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) for securing and opening this important…23 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Smart meters are vital to help families to cut bills and save money on their energy outlay, yet the Government’s own figures show that 4 million smart meters are faulty. Is…16 Apr 2024HANSARDRail Reform Delays: CostEarlier this month, the National Audit Office issued a damning report that made it clear that this Government’s refusal to bring forward long-delayed rail reforms is costing…21 Mar 2024HANSARDInternational Humanitarian LawIt is seven weeks since the ICJ issued its interim ruling on Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The Netanyahu Government have failed to comply with that ruling, and we are still waiting…14 Mar 2024HANSARDInternational Humanitarian Law8. What discussions she had with her Israeli and Palestinian counterparts on compliance with international humanitarian law during her visit to the middle east in February 2024.14 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of Living9. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of living in Scotland.06 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of LivingRecent findings from the Trussell Trust have revealed that 32% of people claiming universal credit in Scotland have fallen into debt because they could not pay essential bills.…06 Mar 2024HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandWhen the Prime Minister made the decision to scrap HS2, the Department for Transport said that the plan would “lead to increased capacity on the west coast mainline.” That is not…08 Feb 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Davies. I thank the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Jack Brereton) for opening this important debate with a very thorough…17 Jan 2024HANSARDRestoration of Power Sharing1. What recent discussions he has had with party leaders on the restoration of power sharing in Northern Ireland.17 Jan 2024