Speeches by Sewards.

“That is fine, yes.”

“I have three questions that I will condense into one for the sake of time. There are organisations and individuals that suggest that halving the attainment gap should be part of a cross-Government approach and target that does not sit solely with the DFE, but should be recognised by the child poverty strategy as a key …”

“I am very conscious of time. Many of you have answered this question in detail already, so I am only looking for additional items, if that is okay. It is the same question I asked the previous panel. To what extent do you think the SEND reforms will strengthen accountability across the system, including within the NHS?…”

“You did offer to write to us, so we will take that offer up.”

“I have one follow-up question, if that is okay, for Kate. Again, if you need to write to us afterwards, that is absolutely fine. Let us say we have an ISP in place, and the process just completely breaks down and a dispute arises. What mechanisms do you think should be in place to resolve that? Do you have a view on th…”

“Thank you for your answers so far. We are going to stick with ISPs. To what extent are you confident that placing the responsibility for the delivery of ISPs on schools will lead to better identification and support of pupils’ needs in mainstream schools? Some of you have answered this in part already. I am happy to st…”

“The overall impact of these reforms will mean that tribunals will be less necessary. Is that what you are saying?”

“Finally, what is your assessment of the proposal to reduce the powers of the SEND tribunal, including removing its ability to name a setting? What impact will that have?”

“I have a couple of questions for Amanda. Time is short, so I will try to be as brief as possible. This Committee in a previous inquiry heard concerns about weak accountability within local authorities regarding SEND provision. You have already addressed part of that in a previous answer, when you talked about the lack …”

“I am very conscious of time. Many of you have answered this question in detail already, so I am only looking for additional items, if that is okay. It is the same question I asked the previous panel. To what extent do you think the SEND reforms will strengthen accountability across the system, including within the NHS?…”

“I have one follow-up question, if that is okay, for Kate. Again, if you need to write to us afterwards, that is absolutely fine. Let us say we have an ISP in place, and the process just completely breaks down and a dispute arises. What mechanisms do you think should be in place to resolve that? Do you have a view on th…”

“You did offer to write to us, so we will take that offer up.”

“Thank you for your answers so far. We are going to stick with ISPs. To what extent are you confident that placing the responsibility for the delivery of ISPs on schools will lead to better identification and support of pupils’ needs in mainstream schools? Some of you have answered this in part already. I am happy to st…”

“I have a couple of questions for Amanda. Time is short, so I will try to be as brief as possible. This Committee in a previous inquiry heard concerns about weak accountability within local authorities regarding SEND provision. You have already addressed part of that in a previous answer, when you talked about the lack …”

“The overall impact of these reforms will mean that tribunals will be less necessary. Is that what you are saying?”

“Finally, what is your assessment of the proposal to reduce the powers of the SEND tribunal, including removing its ability to name a setting? What impact will that have?”

“My constituents have been let down by poor bus services in Leeds South West and Morley for too long, so I am delighted that all buses in Leeds will be brought back under public control next year. Will the Leader of the House join me in encouraging my residents to complete my better buses survey, so that we can make sur…”

“The Secretary of State’s announcement of a cap on donations from overseas electors and a moratorium on cryptocurrency donations from today is extremely welcome. What criminal penalties will be incurred for breaking these rules? After all, we need an effective deterrent to dissuade those who might seek to circumvent the…”

“My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech on the contribution that community centres make to our communities. Will he join me in commending Farnley Community Centre, which is putting on an Easter parade and giving out not only chocolate eggs to local residents, but applications for the neighbourhood board to spend our…”

“I commend my hon. Friend on his incredibly powerful argument. I also commend Monica and other women here today. Women in my constituency have told me that the pain they experienced was described as “normal and expected” by health professionals. I welcome the Department of Health and Social Care’s commitment to renew th…”