Speeches by Sewards.
Every Hansard contribution by Mark Sewards this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 441–460 of 690 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “Professor Corner, do you accept that the long-term reduction in funding for research has had a funding implication for higher education institutions in the UK? Given that research funding comes from Government, charities and higher education providers, how can we make this more sustainable in the long term?” | 48 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “To our other two witnesses, how do we make funding of research in this country for HE institutions more sustainable?” | 20 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “My question is primarily for Dr Chandler and Rachel, although feel free to come in if you feel you have something to offer on this one. To what extent are universities dependent on international student fees to run their core business? Do you agree with Edward Peck, who is the next chair of the Office for Students, tha…” | 84 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “My question is primarily for Dr Chandler and Rachel, although feel free to come in if you feel you have something to offer on this one. To what extent are universities dependent on international student fees to run their core business? Do you agree with Edward Peck, who is the next chair of the Office for Students, tha…” | 84 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “Professor Corner, do you accept that the long-term reduction in funding for research has had a funding implication for higher education institutions in the UK? Given that research funding comes from Government, charities and higher education providers, how can we make this more sustainable in the long term?” | 48 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “To our other two witnesses, how do we make funding of research in this country for HE institutions more sustainable?” | 20 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “My question is primarily for Dr Chandler and Rachel, although feel free to come in if you feel you have something to offer on this one. To what extent are universities dependent on international student fees to run their core business? Do you agree with Edward Peck, who is the next chair of the Office for Students, tha…” | 84 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “As a follow-up to that, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee described the Government’s visa policy as “an act of national self-harm”. Do you agree with that assessment?” | 30 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “To our other two witnesses, how do we make funding of research in this country for HE institutions more sustainable?” | 20 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “Jo or Alex, do you have any brief thoughts on that second point?” | 13 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “Jo or Alex, do you have any brief thoughts on that second point?” | 13 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “As a follow-up to that, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee described the Government’s visa policy as “an act of national self-harm”. Do you agree with that assessment?” | 30 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “As a follow-up to that, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee described the Government’s visa policy as “an act of national self-harm”. Do you agree with that assessment?” | 30 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “Professor Corner, do you accept that the long-term reduction in funding for research has had a funding implication for higher education institutions in the UK? Given that research funding comes from Government, charities and higher education providers, how can we make this more sustainable in the long term?” | 48 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Education Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 807) “Jo or Alex, do you have any brief thoughts on that second point?” | 13 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | Horizon Redress and Post Office Update “I thank the Minister for his statement, and for giving me his time over these past few months to discuss the Morley directly managed branch with him. Over 3,300 people signed my petition to keep Morley post office open, so it is definitely welcome that the post office will be retained. That is caveated by the fact that…” economy-jobsfiscal-policylocal-government | 127 |
| 6 Apr 2025 | Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate “My constituency needs charging infrastructure, so I am grateful for the Secretary of State’s statement and her answers to colleagues across the House. In Leeds South West and Morley, many residents live in terraced houses without driveways. Some of them have contacted me asking what they need to do to get the charging …” transporteconomy-jobsenvironment | 88 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Hughes Report: First Anniversary “It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson) on securing this important debate and on her tireless work on this issue. I have come fairly late to the issues surrounding mesh implants. I became acutely aware of th…” healthsocial-care | 556 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Grassroots Rugby League “My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech about the power of rugby league to change our communities. Farnley Falcons in my constituency was founded in 2005 by volunteers, and it has gone from strength to strength. As a result of fostering community spirit, they now have record numbers of boys and girls playing rugby l…” culture-communityhealthlocal-government | 109 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Terms and Conditions of Employment “I am very grateful to the Minister for giving way. The Low Pay Commission previously said that about 300,000 people are not being paid the minimum wage despite being on it—they are being underpaid. Will he update the House on the Government’s progress to ensure that all people on the minimum wage are paid the minimum w…” labour-marketeconomy-jobscost-of-living | 57 |