Speeches by Smith.

“I have a slightly broader question. We have heard a lot about some best-practice examples this morning. You made the point that this problem is equally shared across councils of all different political colours and so on, but clearly some do this better than others. I am interested in what we think the drivers are withi…”

“8. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the system for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.”

“Far too many people in my constituency of Hyndburn find the current EHCP process to be adversarial and one that fails to assess their child’s needs adequately. As the Government work to reform the system, how can we be sure that the voices of parents and children will remain at the heart of any policy change?”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that this is about not just all the things he mentions, but the impact on the mental health of the mother?”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. As a proud trade union member, I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, and congratulate the hon. Member for Weald of Kent (Katie Lam) on her moving maiden speech. It is with great pride and humility that I rise today for the first time as the elect…”