Speeches by Vince.

“Thank you—I was having flashbacks to the weekend. Lydia Hodges, you partly answered this in response to the question Caroline asked earlier, but in your evidence, you stated that “there is a clear argument for extending statutory admission duties to private, voluntary and independent sector providers as a condition of …”

“Going back in time a little, in terms of provider types how has the childcare landscape evolved over the past decade? You can go further back if you would like, but bear in mind the time. What impact have these changes had on the availability of childcare places? Also, again putting two questions together for the sake …”

“That is really useful, thank you.”

“Thank you.”

“I want to move on to Ofsted. Again, this is a question specifically to Sarah, but if other people want to come in, please do. You state in your written evidence that there is a mismatch between Ofsted finding 98% of settings to be good or outstanding and the current low levels of attainment—I think that was touched on …”

“It sounds a bit strange to be talking about young carers when we talk about early years, but I know from my experience, having worked with a charity for young carers before I came to this place, that young carers are getting younger. We need to do a lot more to collect data to recognise who is and who is not a young ca…”

“I pay tribute to the hard-working police officers and Probation Service workers in my constituency of Harlow, which, as Members will be aware, is on the Essex-Hertfordshire border, so I recognise some of the issues that the Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) just mentioned. What work is the Minister doing with prob…”

“I thank the Secretary of State for his statement and for the manner in which he has delivered it. The wrongful release of prisoners is of huge concern to my constituents. I echo the comments made by colleagues across the House that, ultimately, the people who really suffer are the victims of such terrible crimes. Havin…”

“I am chair of the APPG for young carers and young adult carers; its secretariat is Carers Trust. I am also a member of Unison, which I believe we are taking evidence from today.”

“Thank you for your presentation, James. I know you have been before the Committee before. You have gone for a Tuesday in Westminster Hall, which would mean that we would have to depend on the departmental rota. Can you confirm the Department that you think would answer?”

“My hon. Friend is making a really passionate speech and is clearly a strong advocate for his local community. In my local community, we have areas that are very much isolated, in the way he describes. I pay tribute to the Uttlesford mobile food bank, but he is right to say it cannot just be about charity. Does he think…”

“I thank the Secretary of State for her statement. As a former teacher, which I may have mentioned a few times in this place, I broadly welcome this curriculum review. I also welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment to supporting teachers through this change. When the previous Government for some random, unknown reas…”

“I thank the Minister for giving way; she has been very generous with her intervention time. In Harlow, we have a lot of sole traders—workmen and workwomen who are self-employed. One issue that they face is the long waits to actually get seen by the NHS, which has a huge impact on their businesses. Is it not right that …”

“I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. This is a friendly intervention. She is a pro-European. Is she pleased that IKEA, a brilliant Swedish company that invests heavily in this country and has a fantastic business model, is pro the Employment Rights Bill? Will she push her colleagues in the Lords to get it through and …”

“It is a pleasure to speak in the debate, and I pay particular tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Loughborough (Dr Sandher) —who has just left the Chamber—for speaking without notes, which I think is commendable. You will be aware, Madam Deputy Speaker, that my mind is currently dominated by thoughts about babies.…”

“I am going to make some progress, but I must get to my “teacher” point. I may have mentioned a few times in the House that I used to be a teacher. When I visit Harlow’s schools and colleges, I am blown away by our talented young people. I want the best for them: high-quality jobs, and an ambition that does not stop at …”

“I thank my hon. and gallant Friend for his intervention. I cannot pretend to be a huge historian—I do not know a great deal about the selling of the monasteries—but I take his point about the difficult decisions that Governments need to make, and that reform is really important. There are so many things that have been …”

“I take this opportunity to thank you, Mr Speaker, for the remembrance service we had this morning. It was hugely emotional, and made me think of those from my constituency who gave their lives for our freedom 80 years ago. What will my hon. and gallant Friend the Minister do to continue to champion the servicemen and w…”

“I welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, in particular the 8,000 jobs in the east of England resulting from the deal. Does the Secretary of State agree that this further demonstrates this Government’s commitment to being a key NATO ally, which will inevitably keep residents in my constituency safe? I will briefly …”

“T5. Friday was World Polio Day. My constituent Anne Strike, a former Paralympian, continues to campaign for the eradication of polio. What reassurances can the Minister give me that the UK will continue to be a leading player in that aim?”