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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. While the Government have slashed medical school places by a third, Labour is committed to doubling the number of places in order to train a new generation of NHS staff. Will…24 Jan 2023HANSARDTeacher Recruitment and RetentionHaving dumped the Schools Bill, the only education policy this Government seem to have is a gimmick announcement on making maths compulsory until 18, a plan that experts say is…16 Jan 2023HANSARDFair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards CommitteeIt is a pleasure to have the opportunity to conclude this debate in support of the motion in my name and the names of the shadow Education Secretary and the Leader of the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDFair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards CommitteeI would expect better of the hon. Member, but I am delighted that he is already looking at the Labour party website. I can send him the membership links so that he can join the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDFair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards CommitteeI am very happy to send the hon. Member the document, or I will gladly meet up with him when I am campaigning in his constituency next week to make sure that he is not returned at…11 Jan 2023HANSARDFair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards CommitteeI will make some progress. Education is about opportunity—opportunities to learn and grow, to achieve and flourish, and to have happy and healthy childhoods. Governing is about…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Sport in Schools and CommunitiesI will make some progress. Labour would also capitalise on the momentum behind women’s sport following the Lionesses’ inspiring Euros victory and introduce an equal access…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Sport in Schools and CommunitiesI am actually in Stoke next week, so perhaps we could meet up and visit that project—I would be delighted to do so; perhaps for reasons other than what the hon. Gentleman might…10 Jan 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for VictimsOnly 1.5% of recorded rapes result in a charge, compared with 5.4% of all other crimes. Does the Minister accept responsibility for this, and for so badly letting down victims?10 Jan 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for Victims20. What steps he is taking to support victims in the criminal justice system.10 Jan 2023HANSARD Sport in Schools and CommunitiesI thank Members from across the House for their powerful and impassioned contributions to this good-spirited debate. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to conclude the…10 Jan 2023HANSARDWest Dorset Constituency: Replacement of Temporary ClassroomsThe issue of school buildings is as relevant in West Dorset as it is in the rest of the country, not least because we do not know how many buildings may pose a risk to life. Given…28 Nov 2022HANSARD Male Primary School TeachersI am just going to carry on. We will deliver the well-rounded education that our children need and deserve to ensure that they are ready for work and ready for life. If…16 Nov 2022HANSARD Male Primary School TeachersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I want to start by thanking the hon. Member for Mansfield (Ben Bradley) for securing this debate on an issue that I…16 Nov 2022HANSARDReligious Education in Modern BritainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Maria. I congratulate the hon. Member for Cleethorpes (Martin Vickers) on and thank him for securing this important debate…01 Nov 2022HANSARDTeacher Recruitment and RetentionWow! This Government have no ambition for our children’s futures: soaring numbers of council schools are in deficit, the attainment gap is at a decade high and the Schools Bill…24 Oct 2022HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourPortsmouth police go above and beyond to keep communities safe as I saw at first hand when I joined them on patrol at the Camber and the Hotwalls last month. However, they face an…05 Sept 2022HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour4. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle antisocial behaviour.05 Sept 2022HANSARDDepartment for EducationI start by thanking the right hon. Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon) for securing this debate. Like any good educator, this morning he gave renewed meaning to the adage, “The pen…06 Jul 2022HANSARDAssisted DyingI rise to speak on behalf of my constituent David Denison. Mr Denison is a resident of Southsea and one of 264 people from my constituency to have signed this important petition.…04 Jul 2022