Speeches by Perteghella.

“This question is for Jo. I need to declare that in the past I was a member of UCU. You touched upon the current environment, the workload and the relationship between staff and students. What are the impacts on the working environment of staff in higher education right now?”

“I want to talk about insolvencies. What would happen if a higher education provider went insolvent? If this university is an anchor institution in a rural area, I want you also to think about the ramifications for employees, not just the academic and student body. Could you let us know about the process?”

“I wanted to go back to international students. How are you treating British students who live overseas and then apply to come and study in UK universities? Are they home students, or are they treated as international students?”

“My question is about franchise partnerships. The National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee have raised concerns about franchising that include profit and surplus being taken by franchised and lead providers, not being spent on better outcomes for students. Also, there have been press allegations of fraud and …”

“Is that for both master’s and PhD students?”

“I need to declare that I worked as a university lecturer for nearly 20 years. I contributed to AHRC-funded research projects and, more recently, UKRI-funded research projects. My question for the panel is about the full economic cost and the cost recovery. The Universities UK 2025 spending review submission said that u…”

“No. In February 2025, the Office for Students announced a new approach to treat students fairly. These proposals include changes to criteria for new higher education providers to enter the Office for Students register. These providers can also access funding. I do not know whether this would make a difference to govern…”

“Yes, the registration requirements.”

“This question is for Jo. I need to declare that in the past I was a member of UCU. You touched upon the current environment, the workload and the relationship between staff and students. What are the impacts on the working environment of staff in higher education right now?”

“I want to talk about insolvencies. What would happen if a higher education provider went insolvent? If this university is an anchor institution in a rural area, I want you also to think about the ramifications for employees, not just the academic and student body. Could you let us know about the process?”

“I wanted to go back to international students. How are you treating British students who live overseas and then apply to come and study in UK universities? Are they home students, or are they treated as international students?”

“My question is about franchise partnerships. The National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee have raised concerns about franchising that include profit and surplus being taken by franchised and lead providers, not being spent on better outcomes for students. Also, there have been press allegations of fraud and …”

“Is that for both master’s and PhD students?”

“I need to declare that I worked as a university lecturer for nearly 20 years. I contributed to AHRC-funded research projects and, more recently, UKRI-funded research projects. My question for the panel is about the full economic cost and the cost recovery. The Universities UK 2025 spending review submission said that u…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I thank the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton) for introducing this important debate. Fly-tipping is a crime against the environment. It is damaging to our local communities, and creates danger for children and pets, particularly when dru…”

“For residents in Stratford-on-Avon and across the country, road maintenance is one of the most visible signs of how well, or how poorly, their local area is being looked after. The Local Government Association recently pointed out that the funding allocated for road repairs is falling short of what is needed. In fact, …”

“The tariffs announced by Trump last night will be concerning for many businesses in the UK, not least British farmers, including in my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon. We all recognise that Trump will use the imposition of tariffs to try to get concessions from countries around the world. Will the Business Secretary …”

“I start by congratulating the hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sorcha Eastwood) on introducing this timely and urgent debate. As we know, the digital age has brought about an unprecedented opportunity for campaigns of any kind, including campaigns of nefarious origins and by malign agents who seek to undermine democracy a…”

“Behind capital funding, what gives children the best start in life is the people, such as early years practitioners, teachers and teaching assistants. The early years sector is struggling with a crisis in recruitment and retention, especially in rural areas such as my constituency. That leads to fewer places for childr…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I thank the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for opening the debate and the petitioners for bringing to Parliament this important petition, warning of the c…”