Speeches by Asato.

“There was a research paper from the University of Oxford that looked at Ofsted outcomes for for-profit and not-for-profit residential homes, which seemed to suggest that outcomes were poorer for children in for-profit homes. Can you comment on that?”

“Briefly on that, do you think there is an issue that the national fostering recruitment that has been devolved to regional levels has not sufficiently involved independent fostering agencies as part of a collaborative partnership to ensure that we are reaching as many foster carers as possible?”

“What further measures would you like to see to improve support for care leavers? Are you in favour of a national offer for care leavers?”

“Does the hon. Member agree that it is appalling that my constituents have had to resort to pulling out their own teeth because no NHS dentists in my constituency are accepting new patients, and that we need urgent action now?”

“More than one in four students did not complete T-level studies this year. In your view, what needs to be done to improve the quality and effectiveness of the qualification?”

“Yes, I would like to ask you that question: should T-levels be the only qualification in the future landscape of qualifications?”

“Sir Ian, you told us in your response to our questionnaire that you will have a strong focus on vocational and technical qualifications. What is your assessment of the success of T-levels since their launch in September 2020?”

“There is evidence that disadvantaged students, as well as those from working-class and minority ethnic backgrounds, who enter higher education are more likely to hold applied qualifications, such as BTECs, than their peers. What specific actions should the Government take to ensure these students are not deterred from …”

“I have a final question. Could you tell us about some of the wider currently facing the further education sector? If this Committee were to conduct a broader inquiry into FE, including looking at funding, skills and the curriculum, which issues should we explore and why?”

“I rise on the fifth day of the UN’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, to present a petition on behalf of my Lowestoft constituents on commercial sexual exploitation. Pimping websites facilitate the trafficking and exploitation of women, yet remain readily accessible. These companies make millions of po…”

“After spending almost a decade working to protect women and children from harm, my focus with any piece of legislation is the potential it creates for abuse and coercion. While I would once have been supportive of the principle of assisted dying, and might wish that option for myself, I have been increasingly unable to…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I congratulate the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) on securing this important debate. Having worked for charities supporting women and girls for the best part of a decade, I am undeniably passionate about this issue. All of us who are pres…”

“It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I welcome this debate, brought forward by my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Lola McEvoy). Prior to being elected as an MP, I spent almost a decade working in organisations supporting vulnerable women and children. My experience in that area over those …”

“I congratulate the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) on securing this debate. Next door in Suffolk we share the same coast and many of the same problems, being so low-lying. I am sad to say that in Lowestoft we are not adequately protected against severe flooding such as we experienced, to devastating effe…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson) for securing this debate. We have all heard about the challenges facing our high streets, and, in Lowestoft and Beccles in my constituency, the difficulties are all too real. Last year, …”

“7. What steps he is taking to support veterans.”

“The Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre is an extraordinary charity in my constituency, set up more than 100 years ago after the great war to provide convalescence for returning soldiers. Today it provides much-needed short stays for veterans and their families across the country, as well as a drop-in and informatio…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered SEND provision in the East of England. Thank you, Sir Mark, for the pleasure of serving under your chairmanship. I thank colleagues from across the region and beyond for attending today’s debate. I have a personal interest in this discussion: one of my children has attentio…”

“I agree with the hon. Member that early diagnosis helps that child and their family, and we also save ourselves money in the long term. I also welcome the curriculum review, which I hope will bring about a broader curriculum that allows everyone the opportunity to flourish. I am glad the Government have made breaking d…”

“I thank the Chair, the Minister, the shadow Minister and all hon. Members for their contributions. I cannot do them justice in such a short time, but I hope that this issue will continue to command cross-party and cross-regional support. I just want to talk about the so-called “over-energetic” child, who faces exclusio…”