Speeches by Brackenridge.

“I absolutely agree. This is an example of how this Government will respond to the changing world that we live in. This Bill is about backing British industry, investing in local communities and making sure that places such as Wolverhampton North East lead the way in the UK’s future success.”

“The Bill is not just about numbers on a spreadsheet. Ultimately, for my constituents, it is about jobs, opportunities and a better future for places like Wolverhampton North East. Right now, the Crown Estate is held back by outdated rules that limit its ability to invest. It is forced to sell assets just to raise capit…”

“The steel industry is an important part of Wolverhampton North East’s heritage and must remain a part of our future. Will my hon. Friend outline how the £2.5 billion UK steel strategy and the new steel council will boost competitiveness and secure jobs at Tata’s Steelpark in Wednesfield, which is the UK’s largest proce…”

“5. What progress his Department has made on developing a steel strategy.”

“In Wolverhampton North East in the past five years, we have lost banks from Wednesfield High Street and all banking facilities in the Scotlands and Three Tuns areas. Can the Leader of the House make time for a debate on banking hubs to keep banking on our high streets?”

“I would like to consider the current and future models of SEND provision, in particular multi-agency working. Everybody around here is aware of the frustrations when it comes to education, health and social care Departments working in silos and it is good to have members from the Health and Social Care Committee here t…”

“Katie and Amanda, you spoke of some shining examples of good practice—particularly Katie—the redesign of the autism referral process that cuts waiting times from three years to 16 weeks, and Amanda, the Portsmouth model ensuring that early years teachers have specialist training to identify neurodiversity at an early s…”

“I would like to consider the current and future models of SEND provision, in particular multi-agency working. Everybody around here is aware of the frustrations when it comes to education, health and social care Departments working in silos and it is good to have members from the Health and Social Care Committee here t…”

“Katie and Amanda, you spoke of some shining examples of good practice—particularly Katie—the redesign of the autism referral process that cuts waiting times from three years to 16 weeks, and Amanda, the Portsmouth model ensuring that early years teachers have specialist training to identify neurodiversity at an early s…”

“Yes, absolutely. Moving on, I would like to ask about the current challenges faced by home-to-school transport for children with SEND. What improvements can be made to enhance accessibility, efficiency and overall experience for children and their families?”

“Yes, absolutely. Moving on, I would like to ask about the current challenges faced by home-to-school transport for children with SEND. What improvements can be made to enhance accessibility, efficiency and overall experience for children and their families?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson) for securing this important debate. I also thank Mikey Akers, all campaigners and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists for their tireless efforts in bringing this critical issue…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I extend my deeply felt thanks to my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich (Sarah Coombes) for bringing forward this important debate. Before I continue, I want to express my deepest condolences to the victims, their families and everyone who has been affecte…”

“I am pleased to hear that the focus on retention is imperative as well. You touched upon increased flexibility. How do you think increased flexibility for teachers would impact on children’s learning and development?”

“I am pleased that we have a little bit of time to discuss something that is very important to the profession: teacher recruitment, training and retention. The National Foundation for Educational Research suggests that teacher pay would need to increase by almost 10% over three years for the Government target of recruit…”

“We were also told by the Chief Inspector that an annual Ofsted safeguarding visit to every school would cost £45 million a year. Will Ofsted lead the annual safeguarding reviews and, if so, what will be the financial implications for Ofsted?”

“Last week we met with Ofsted’s Chief Inspector about reforms, particularly moving from single word judgments to a new style report card system. How confident are you that the new report card system will not simply repeat the same high stakes system?”

“Under the Tories’ watch, our NHS became in danger of normalising failure, with patients treated in corridors, horrendous A&E waits and hospitals at risk of being gridlocked as they struggle to discharge patients. Will the Secretary of State continue to be up front and open about the challenges, and ensure that the …”

“I, too, served on the Public Bill Committee and would like to put on record my thanks to all the witnesses who attended and gave evidence. The Bill shines a light on how politics is about choices. At the general election, we promised a Labour Government that would make different choices: choices rooted in fairness and …”

“I have nearly finished, thank you. I will never lose sight of constituents’ fundamental right to dignity and care, which matters right until the very end.”