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HANSARD Early Years Education FundingAbsolutely—I think everybody in the room is agreed. We have all acknowledged that getting the early years right is right for the child, but is also right for us all, so the issue…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Early Years Education FundingDoes the Minister not recognise that, however good the training is—and of course good, qualified staff are absolutely what our children need and our parents want—the qualification…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Early Years Education FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered early years education funding. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Fovargue. I begin by saying a big thank you to…21 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI believe everyone wants to tackle people smuggling, human trafficking and dangerous trips across the channel. The only way to do that is the one thing that the Bill does not do:…19 Jul 2021HANSARDPlanningWill the Minister give way?15 Jul 2021HANSARDPlanningIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Cummins. Far from tackling the housing crisis, the Government’s planning reforms will end up delivering fewer homes, and more…15 Jul 2021HANSARDPlanningCan I raise a point of order?15 Jul 2021HANSARDBeijing Winter Olympics and Chinese Government SanctionsI, too, want to congratulate the hon. Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) and thank him for securing this debate. He knows how much I support him in his very…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis morning, a contributor on Radio 4 said that it is only ever posh people who say that the less fortunate people in our communities do not want to be told by posh people what…15 Jul 2021HANSARDPlanningOn a point of order, Mrs Cummins. I want to put on the record the fact that the Minister gave this Chamber incorrect information. Bath and North East Somerset Council has a fully…15 Jul 2021HANSARD Racist Abuse on Social MediaThe whole England team have been remarkable in opposing racism and championing justice and equality for all. Sadly, they have not had the full support of this Government. It is up…14 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsCan I remind the right hon. Gentleman that there are many streets in this country called Hanover Street, which is my home town in Germany?13 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?13 Jul 2021HANSARDFuel PovertyNo one should have to make the choice between feeding their family or heating their home, yet this is the choice that the 3.2 million households living in fuel poverty face. In…08 Jul 2021HANSARD EU Settlement SchemeNobody who campaigned to leave the EU will have considered the human cost of Brexit and, despite many heartbreaking stories, the Tory Government still do not. EU citizens have…07 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsCommunity energy has manifold advantages, but its full potential cannot be unleashed, mainly because of regulatory barriers. Will the Minister meet me and Power for People to…06 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe Government say that this Bill will empower the police and courts to take more action against crime. However, much of it continues the failed approach of successive…05 Jul 2021HANSARDEnabling Community EnergyI thank everybody for their powerful contributions this afternoon. There is clearly widespread cross-party support for community energy from all corners of the nation and…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEnabling Community EnergyI beg to move, That this House has considered enabling community energy. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir David, and I am looking forward to the Minister’s…01 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate today and hear so much cross-party consensus. Pride Month is about celebration, activism and commemoration. It is about recognising…01 Jul 2021