Speeches by Perteghella.

“What is your assessment of the current level of collaboration between the further education sector, employers and local government in responding to the skills shortage? How can these regional partnerships be strengthened? I would also like you to refer, if applicable, to how the implementation of the skills improvement…”

“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for bringing this important debate to this Chamber. Dementia is one of the most urgent public health crises we face, and one that profoundly affects so many of my constituents; according to Alzheimer’s Research UK, 1,800 people are living with dementia…”

“In my constituency, Reform-led Warwickshire county council has still not appointed a transport portfolio, a month on from the elections. While it dithers and delays, a rural community suffers: bus timetables are being reduced and routes are being cut. Those who rely on public transport most are obviously being punished…”

“My constituency of Stratford-on-Avon has always been a place where arts and creativity flourish. Does my hon. Friend agree that Government action is needed now to ensure that our British artists, musicians and writers—the William Shakespeares of the future—are fully protected and compensated by the big tech companies?”

“There are several poverty measurements and many recommendations on measures of living standards. What measures of poverty—material deprivation or other indicators of poverty—do you think are most useful in discussions and actions on child poverty?”

“I would like to focus on the raft of changes proposed in the “Pathways to Work” Green Paper. The Government’s own impact assessment of the planned reforms to health and disability benefits suggests that they will increase child poverty. The Government have claimed that that will be offset by any increase in employment.…”

“There are several poverty measurements and many recommendations on measures of living standards. What measures of poverty—material deprivation or other indicators of poverty—do you think are most useful in discussions and actions on child poverty?”

“Manuela Perteghella, Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon.”

“I would like to focus on the raft of changes proposed in the “Pathways to Work” Green Paper. The Government’s own impact assessment of the planned reforms to health and disability benefits suggests that they will increase child poverty. The Government have claimed that that will be offset by any increase in employment.…”

“Manuela Perteghella, Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for South West Devon (Rebecca Smith), who spoke so passionately for children and families. Kinship carers and adoptive families perform an extraordinary public service, providing stability, love and hope for children who have experience…”

“The impact of the Creative Europe programme between 2014 and 2019 on the UK arts, film, publishing and other creative sectors was hugely beneficial, and not just for practitioners and organisations but for the country as a whole. Will the Government look into the possibility of participating again in this creative prog…”

“My question is to Adam. You have mentioned that you want to incorporate the voice of parents and carers and of children and young people into area SEND inspections and Ofsted school inspections. How do you ensure that these voices are heard rather than its being a tick-box exercise?”

“My first question is to Sharon. Your call last year for expanded powers to investigate the implementation of education, health and care plans and the provision of SEN support in schools reflects growing concerns that we heard about accountability within schools. Could you explain the rationale behind this request and w…”

“My next question is to Georgina. You already mentioned that one of your recommendations is to make SEND support statutory. Perspectives differ on whether it should be made statutory. In your view, would it improve accountability in schools? Also, what would be required to implement it effectively?”

“My question is for Georgina. I have become familiar with the mediation process because I now sit on mediation meetings in support of families in my constituency. What improvements could be made to mediation and other dispute resolution processes at local authority level to help prevent issues from escalating to the SEN…”

“In Stratford-on-Avon, I have heard from constituents who fear that the welfare reforms could actually undermine their ability to remain in employment. Does my hon. Friend agree that many of our constituents rely on PIP as a crucial support that allows them to overcome the barriers they face to staying in work?”

“We touched upon artificial intelligence and automation and its impact on jobs, often on entry-level jobs. What priority should be given to digital skills and artificial intelligence in the curriculum review? Shall we start with Nick?”

“We know that a third of students do not achieve a grade 4 in English and maths by the age of 16. How would employers respond to the development of a lower qualification in literacy and numeracy for everyday life? A little bit what you were suggesting.”

“I want to now focus on the grade 4 in GCSEs, maths and English. Is that a gateway to employment? How useful is that to employers, the focus on achieving grade 4 in maths and English at GCSE level?”