Speeches by Brackenridge.

“I thank every Member from across the House who has shared their personal experience and those of their constituents. I also thank the families who have been listening to the debate in the Gallery. From what has been shared so passionately, it is clear that not every family faces the same risks or receives the same care…”

“Leaseholders in my constituency face unfair practices such as management fees tripling in as many years, stretching families beyond their means. Yet there are also a great number of responsible agents, including L&A Lettings, based in Ashmore Park. Can the Minister set out how the Government’s leasehold reform will…”

“As a former schoolteacher and leader, I know the value of support staff and how critical they are, but does the Secretary of State agree that Lords amendment 121 is unnecessary? The Bill already ensures that no negotiating body can prevent employers from offering better terms and conditions where they wish to do so. Th…”

“17. What recent progress her Department has made on improving neighbourhood policing.”

“I welcome the action the Government are taking to strengthen neighbourhood policing in Wolverhampton, with 27 additional roles and officers newly allocated or moved back into neighbourhood roles. Fourteen years of cuts have left west midlands police with around 700 fewer officers than in 2010 and a funding formula that…”

“On that point, will the Secretary of State give way?”

“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Widnes and Halewood (Derek Twigg) for securing this urgent question, and the Minister for coming to the Dispatch Box. Jaguar Land Rover is a valued employer in Wolverhampton North East and an iconic British brand, so the disruption to production and the impact on the wider supply c…”

“I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for encouraging awareness of the often unnecessary barriers faced by people with diabetes. We know the huge physical and social benefits of sport, yet stigma, lack of awareness and poor policies, as described, often hold people back. Only a small fraction of coaches have diabet…”

“I am experiencing exactly the same problem in Wolverhampton North East: I am sad to announce that almost 70% of postcodes are not within easy reach of a defibrillator. Local community groups are stepping up, but they can be hit with a VAT charge of anything between £200 and £500 per device. Does my hon. Friend agree th…”

“Russia’s aggression directly threatens our security here at home. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the push for peace matters not just for the Ukrainian people, but for the security of us all, and that we must invest in the defence industry in constituencies such as Wolverhampton North East to deter Russian aggress…”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement and his work along with the Government. We will now be among world leaders in supporting our creative industries, especially on streaming remuneration. Will he outline how he will ensure the changes fairly benefit all artists, including legacy performers, session musicians and those o…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch (Katrina Murray) for securing this important debate about credit unions, as they play a crucial role in providing affordable financial services and promoting economic inclusion, particularly amo…”

“I welcome the revival of a ’90s favourite, not just Oasis at the weekend, but Sure Start-style family services to support half a million more children. Can the Secretary of State confirm that some might say we no longer need to look back in anger and that these hubs will be staffed with SEND professionals to identify n…”

“I would like to consider funding and finance now. The notional £6,000 threshold for SEN support has not been lifted for over 10 years since its introduction, yet we have seen significant increases in demand and rising costs for support services. Do you believe that the level of funding remains sufficient and is it sust…”

“Minister, access to statutory support at this time depends on medical assessment and diagnosis when it should not, but in practice—in reality—there are far too many young people who are having to wait for assessment and diagnosis rather than having the support that they need early on. Why has this happened and what act…”

“Statutory support should not depend on medical assessment and diagnosis, but the reality is that for a number of reasons, children are not getting the support that they need and are having to wait for that assessment and diagnosis. Can you talk me through the actions that you will be taking to prevent this?”

“I think I heard that you recognise the importance of prioritising SEND, and better SEND training, at all levels within schools. I heard about initial teacher training, early careers teachers, more established, experienced teachers, as well as teaching assistants, so all school staff. I am going to move on to an importa…”

“The notional £6,000 threshold for SEN support.”

“We have also heard, as a Committee, a suggestion to ringfence SEN funding so that it can only be spent on SEN funding. Has the Department looked into this to ensure that schools are accountable for how this funding is used?”

“Under the old guard of the Conservatives, families had to earn less than £7,400, often in low-paid and insecure work, to qualify for free school meals. Under this Labour Government, thousands more children in Wolverhampton North East and 500,000 more across the country will benefit from free school meals. Will the Depu…”