Speeches by Brackenridge.

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southport (Patrick Hurley) for securing this important debate on place-based employment schemes. Local jobs, local skills and local employment support, rooted in communities, will change individuals’ lives as well as b…”

“Yes. If you are not behind the detail, that is absolutely fine.”

“That is fine.”

“It was about introducing a national reporting and escalation mechanism.”

“Starting with Clare, my question is about intimate care tasks. Some argue that such tasks should always be carried out by two members of staff. What are your views on that, and the reality of the practice behind it?”

“Yes, of course.”

“I would like to follow up on the Chair’s point. Based on your experience and insights, what changes would make a difference in the different systems and the inconsistencies with thresholds? What important changes would bring consistency and confidence back into the early years sector?”

“I thank the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage), as well as Ruth and all the campaigners who have turned out in good numbers to bring this important debate on play-based learning to the House. Growing up in today’s world is difficult for children, and it presents unique challenges for our brilliant early years …”

“I, too, welcome the warm homes plan, which will lower constituents’ heating bills and provide for the biggest home upgrade in British history. How will the Secretary of State ensure that clean energy is the right choice not only for clean emissions but for cutting bills, while avoiding past Conservative failures on ins…”

“Yes, it is still significantly higher. In terms of the assessments for this year, how confident are you that exam boards are going to meet the number of actions that Ofqual has set out, and how will you monitor their compliance?”

“I will pick apart a few things, starting with the independent schools point that you raised. The statistics are still proportionally much higher in independent schools; let us take for example the numbers of children who have access arrangements for 25% extra time. Nearly a third of children in independent schools have…”

“In your opening address, you referred to inaccurate data on access arrangements that will lead to legitimate public questions; let us consider that in a little more detail. It has been claimed that Ofqual knew about the problem with the statistics on access arrangements for at least two years before any action was take…”

“My constituents know all too well that there are some gambling companies that thrive on making vast profits from addiction, distress and despair, often delivered straight into people’s homes through online platforms and their mobile phones—quietly but devastatingly tearing families apart. That is why I speak today on c…”

“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…”

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

“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…”

“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…”