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HANSARDSchool FundingI too am a board member of one of my local academy trusts. The oversight provided through the local education authority, the overview and scrutiny committee in the council and the…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingI am grateful to have been called early in the debate, and I will try to be brief. In the very short time I have, I would like to focus on the overall school system and the…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingOn a point of order, Chair, I failed to declare when I spoke earlier that I am a trustee of a local academy trust, the Palladian Academy Trust. I apologise for the omission.04 Mar 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeI should also like to add my condolences to the families of the recent victims. I am a mother of four, and I cannot even begin to understand what those families are going through.…04 Mar 2019HANSARDArticle 50: ExtensionThe Prime Minister has, since Tuesday, opened up the possibility of extending article 50, subject to EU agreement. From the UK’s perspective, this could be used for three options:…28 Feb 2019HANSARDArticle 50: Extension6. What recent discussions he has had with EU officials on extending article 50.28 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekI thank the Minister for giving way; I know that her time is very limited. When services let people go too early, the danger of relapse is much higher. We could prevent relapses…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekI thank the hon. Member for Angus (Kirstene Hair) for securing this important debate. It has already been said that this debate has cross-party support, and we have come a long…27 Feb 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationIn my constituency, schools are now almost completely responsible for funding support services. Currently, local schools are covering a shortfall of £2.3 million for higher needs…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister’s argument goes, “We are leaving the EU because 17.4 million people voted for it.” Let’s face it, her passionate rejection of putting her deal in front of the…26 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyThe House will know that through my mother I am of Jewish descent, and in 1938 my uncle found a safe haven in this country. Does the Secretary of State agree it is regrettable…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyIs it not the case that we are all responsible for this problem? Sometimes we just say, “Oh, these sorts of things exist,” but we do not stand up enough and we do not say loudly…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Recall of Women to PrisonsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) on securing this important debate. Recall of…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Legislation against Female Genital Mutilation(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities if the Government will introduce further legislation to protect vulnerable young girls against female genital…11 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. European Union citizens who have worked in this country primarily through agencies are at risk of failing the habitual residence test although they have lived here for many…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Legislation against Female Genital MutilationI thank the Minister for her response and I welcome the Government’s commitment on this issue. We need greater protection for girls at risk of female genital mutilation. The…11 Feb 2019HANSARDGWR and Network PerformanceI am grateful that the hon. Gentleman has put his finger on that very important point. In Bath, where we suffer from massive air pollution, electrification has been stopped. That…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceThe past few years have seen the deliberate and systematic destruction of local government. It is local services delivered by local councils that most people see from day to day.…05 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionWhy did the hon. Gentleman’s leader—the Prime Minister—say for months and months that there will be no deal that does not include a backstop? Why would she have said that, and was…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe Liberal Democrats, including me, have never made any bones about the fact that we think the best deal we can get is staying in the European Union, but we acknowledge that we…04 Feb 2019