Speeches by Brackenridge.

“The number of education, health and care plans for children with autism has more than tripled over the past decade. When we combine that with rigid recruitment procedures and inflexible working practices, as my hon. Friend outlined, it creates a significant challenge. Does she agree that the Minister should address how…”

“For my constituents, the Finance Bill is more than just a legislative process; it is a statement of who we are as a country and what we believe our future to be. I can say with confidence that this is a Finance Bill for places such as Wolverhampton and Willenhall. I came into politics after years in the classroom. I kn…”

“Will the Leader of the House join me in thanking everyone involved in the Wolves Orange campaign? It has raised awareness about unacceptable violence against women and girls, and also supports men affected by domestic abuse. The campaign, which culminated yesterday, showcased how our hard-working local services and org…”

“T8. As a former deputy headteacher, I and other school leaders knew of the pressures faced when having to turn libraries into classrooms due to underfunding by the Tories, which disproportionately affected children in our deprived areas. Does the Chancellor agree that her £5 million commitment for libraries and books f…”

“Can I just ask for clarity? What does undervalued by Government mean?”

“My question will be about recruitment and retention. Recruitment and retention have featured heavily in the early questions, but this is an opportunity now for you to share your views and experiences. You mentioned earlier the recruitment pipeline and concerns regarding quality, the number of applicants, competing with…”

“Of course pay, of course status, of course value, but it is also about working with your health colleagues; you mentioned SEND as well, rising demands that are causing concern. My question is possibly best suited to Beatrice. Is there a disparity between maintained settings and PVI settings when it comes to recruitment…”

“T2. The freedom to practise a faith or not is a fundamental human right. I welcome the Government’s commitment to promoting that for Christians and other religious communities through the appointment of the UK special envoy for freedom of religion or belief. Will the Minister explain how the Foreign, Commonwealth and D…”

“Like other Members on both sides of the House—I hope—I am deeply concerned and shocked by the fact that the OBR has leaked not just the autumn Budget but previous fiscal events: it is hugely concerning. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the Chancellor’s decision to more than double fiscal headroom has been welcomed …”

“Q13. On International Men’s Day, I joined Wednesfield Men Walking and Talking—a fantastic group who are strengthening our community through good company and what Stephen calls a growing band of brothers. In an age of pressure, polarisation and endless phone scrolling, they bring men together to support one another. Wil…”

“Would you contemplate amending the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 to remove the requirement for providers to have to offer membership to academic staff?”

“I am glad that that is being recognised and I appreciate the complexities around this. But would not the most straightforward approach either be to revalue the scheme on more up-to-date data than 2020 or to provide funding to the higher education providers, as you have done for schools and as the Scottish Government ha…”

“My question is on the financial pressures on the teachers’ pension scheme. The White Paper says that it will seek better understanding of the concerns with the teachers’ pension scheme. What is the Government’s current understanding of the impact on university finances?”

“The same question to Susan in terms of safeguarding the interests of providers as well as students and having that independent process.”

“Minister, we heard at the roundtable that the sector needs support for strategic advice, oversight and brokering some of the more radical conversations. What role do you see Government playing in that and would you support a higher education commissioner?”

“Critical minerals underpin everyday life and are essential from national security to the electronic gadgets we all rely on. Will the Minister say how the critical minerals strategy will ensure that UK businesses benefit while securing resilient supply chains?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) for securing this important debate. I will take this opportunity to link the national Government ambition of the carbon budget delivery plan with the local government ambition of Wolverham…”

“Members should be in no doubt about the difference that these changes will make, because when our young people succeed, society as a whole succeeds. I wish to put on the record my thanks to the Secretary of State for delivering on our promise of a curriculum that will better prepare children not just for exams, but for…”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Financial and media literacy are core skills to develop young people. How will the Secretary of State ensure that schools have the funding, resources and preparation time necessary to implement the reforms?”

“Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Wednesfield in Bloom for once again achieving gold in the Britain in Bloom awards? From Ashmore Park to the village, our high street, St Thomas’s church, Guru Nanak gurdwara, the Hub at Ashmore Park, nurseries, schools, shops and businesses, will he thank the pheno…”