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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

We have had evidence presented to us previously about the wide and persistent inconsistencies in the quality and the delivery of ordinarily available provision. That is a given. How confident are you that the proposals in the White Paper for universal support will deliver a higher and more consistent standard of provis

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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

In terms of how all of this is going to be funded, you will know that the White Paper is suggesting shifting that funding and rebalancing it back towards mainstream provision so that earlier and more inclusive objectives can be achieved. They are talking about reducing reliance on top-up funding and shifting resources

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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

In terms of how all of this is going to be funded, you will know that the White Paper is suggesting shifting that funding and rebalancing it back towards mainstream provision so that earlier and more inclusive objectives can be achieved. They are talking about reducing reliance on top-up funding and shifting resources

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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

There is no reason that you would have seen this, but there was a debate last night where that question around the interaction with DHSC was asked of the Minister. It is on the table.

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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

We have had evidence presented to us previously about the wide and persistent inconsistencies in the quality and the delivery of ordinarily available provision. That is a given. How confident are you that the proposals in the White Paper for universal support will deliver a higher and more consistent standard of provis

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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

I will probably just ask this of whoever has a strong opinion on it; we do not have time for everyone. Some have expressed concerns about the shift in funding towards mainstream adversely affecting children with complex needs. Is there any evidence that that is likely to happen? Is there anyone who shares that view or

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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

I will probably just ask this of whoever has a strong opinion on it; we do not have time for everyone. Some have expressed concerns about the shift in funding towards mainstream adversely affecting children with complex needs. Is there any evidence that that is likely to happen? Is there anyone who shares that view or

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14 Apr 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1819)

There is no reason that you would have seen this, but there was a debate last night where that question around the interaction with DHSC was asked of the Minister. It is on the table.

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25 Mar 2026Engagements

Q4. May I associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks on the terrible Golders Green attack? Rebuilding trust and integrity in our democracy matters deeply to my constituents in Southampton. Shamefully, it does not matter at all to some, particularly the senior Reform UK politician who has been convicted of takin

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24 Mar 2026Work and Pensions Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1683)

Good morning, Dame Rachel. In terms of monitoring and evaluating the strategy, the Government say they are going to be publishing their first baseline report in the summer. You said a moment ago that you have to measure it. In your view, what should be set out in that report?

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24 Mar 2026Work and Pensions Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1683)

I am sure that would be welcome. From the work that you did—the consultation with many hundreds of thousands of children—are there very clear key indicators that you think emerge that ought to be leading the monitoring and evaluation work?

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24 Mar 2026Work and Pensions Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1683)

Ultimately, we all want a strategy that deals with the issue and gets it done effectively. The Liaison Committee has said that effective strategies are those that bring together policies, activities and resources over time to achieve a stated outcome. With that definition in mind, how effective do you believe the child

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24 Mar 2026Work and Pensions Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1683)

Good morning, Dame Rachel. In terms of monitoring and evaluating the strategy, the Government say they are going to be publishing their first baseline report in the summer. You said a moment ago that you have to measure it. In your view, what should be set out in that report?

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24 Mar 2026Work and Pensions Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1683)

I am sure that would be welcome. From the work that you did—the consultation with many hundreds of thousands of children—are there very clear key indicators that you think emerge that ought to be leading the monitoring and evaluation work?

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24 Mar 2026Work and Pensions Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1683)

Ultimately, we all want a strategy that deals with the issue and gets it done effectively. The Liaison Committee has said that effective strategies are those that bring together policies, activities and resources over time to achieve a stated outcome. With that definition in mind, how effective do you believe the child

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23 Mar 2026Middle East

May I associate myself with the comments by the Secretary of State when he commends our brave servicemen and women? Far from “hanging around”, which the Leader of the Opposition thinks they are doing, they are working night and day to protect us at home and abroad, and as one of many Members across the House who have b

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11 Mar 2026 Commonwealth Day 2026

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11 Mar 2026 Commonwealth Day 2026

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. He will know that in the history of the Commonwealth, many have gone to it and come from it through the port city of Southampton. As he speaks about the future value of the Commonwealth, does he agree that port cities like Southampton will play a key part through lo

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3 Mar 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1528)

That exposure to multiple formats.

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3 Mar 2026Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1528)

Staying with the idea of big reading initiatives, we are all looking forward to World Book Day this Thursday. The Chair of the Committee is leading a debate on this in Parliament. The Summer Reading Challenge is always is a big hit in my constituency and beyond. I am interested in how effective these kinds of initiativ

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