Speeches by Josan.

“A supplementary on the Short money one. Iqbal, on your answer about equalising it, if that was to happen do you think there is a potential for confusion among the electorate, because on the one hand you are standing as an independent and then forming a technical group after the fact? You are then looking to be equalise…”

“That is interesting because my follow-up question was: if you were aware—which you were—would you still have stood as an independent knowing that?”

“I am pleased to speak on Second Reading of this Bill, which I welcome for its focus on overhauling the skills system in England, particularly in relation to apprenticeships and technical education. The creation of the Institute for Apprenticeships in 2017, with the subsequent addition of oversight for technical educati…”

“As an officer of the all-party parliamentary group on semiconductors, it was a pleasure to join colleagues in welcoming academics, industrialists, researchers and manufacturers to a reception in the Palace this week to celebrate semiconductors. The UK has very real strength in this area. Our research base is the best i…”

“I welcome the Prime Minister’s recent comments about supporting and enabling the expansion of nuclear power stations in the UK through small modular reactors. The science and technology is well proven but other aspects must be developed alongside, including the provision of appropriate grade nuclear fuel and a permanen…”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement and refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I have had various roles in voluntary governance, including as chair of a multi-academy trust, as well as in maintained schools, pupil referral units, a faith school and a free school—the list is quite co…”

“Does the Minister agree that the new school report cards will need to balance the important additional information needed by parents with the requirement for school improvements and protecting staff wellbeing? Will she listen to parents and the whole education sector—”

“Mr Speaker, I wish you and everybody across the estate a very merry Christmas and a happy new year, particularly those who will be working over the holiday period. I recently had the privilege of attending a conference organised by Sikh Women’s Aid, at which it launched its report on its comprehensive survey, which loo…”

“With that list, would the Modernisation Committee look at what issues are more of a priority than others?”

“To move on to another aspect of the Modernisation Committee, you spoke earlier about engaging with the smaller parties and said that you have had three sessions with them. How are you going to facilitate that engagement? There is an intention for it to be non-partisan and to reach consensus, so how will you find a bala…”

“Thank you, Chair. You have already touched on the first one, regarding the call for views. The question was about what the early themes were, and you have already touched on the certainty aspect going forward. That is something that we have picked up on and reflected in our work programme, but are there any other theme…”

“Can the Minister reassure the House about the importance of religion and belief in Bangladesh and all nations across the world, particularly for minorities? She will appreciate the long-standing, deep ties between the Hindu community in the UK and Hindus in Bangladesh. Can she please detail what engagement she has had …”

“Will the Prime Minister join me in sending condolences to the family of Jahziah Coke, a 13-year-old boy who was stabbed and tragically killed in my constituency? Does he share my concern about the prevalence of young people carrying knives? What more can be done to end this scourge that is destroying families and commu…”

“This House should commend the brave Ukrainian forces for the undoubted success of their incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, but we can see that they remain under significant stress across the whole region. What military support have the UK Government provided to the Ukrainian armed forces since the general election, …”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to make my maiden speech in this august Chamber. I join other hon. Members in welcoming you to your place, and the ministerial team and the shadow ministerial team to their places as well. I congratulate all hon. Members who have made their maiden speeches today; we have …”