Speeches by Swallow.

“Minister, what consideration have you given to the effect of financial pressures in the sector on casualisation of staff, particularly for junior research staff? There have been situations in recent years where universities have increasingly offered, for example, 10-month contracts, not paying staff over the summer hol…”

“Yes, that is a welcome announcement on research funding. The White Paper sets out that the Government will incentivise a more strategic distribution of research activity across the sector so that they can ensure that funding is used effectively. What is the strategic goal behind this distribution?”

“Susan, does the OfS have a perspective on this, given your remit over governance?”

“Do we need to make it less complex through legislation or other means?”

“You say complex but nuanced, not impossible.”

“The CMA has told us that some co-ordination on course provision, including when considering closing particular courses—that is what we were talking about earlier, Minister—could raise competition concerns. I would be interested to hear more about your conversations with the CMA and whether ultimately you might be looki…”

“Minister, we have already talked a little bit about collaboration and I just want to pull on that a bit more specifically. In the White Paper you set out that the Government would clarify how collaboration between providers can happen within the existing legal framework. Do you have a timeline for when that clarificati…”

“Do you see this as a way that universities can protect more of their courses? We have seen just recently another university announcing a wave of courses shutting down, which is obviously devastating for the students on those courses and potentially makes it more difficult to study some valuable subjects. Do you see som…”

“On that point about planning support, you do accept that that is a position where the Government may be able to step in and help?”

“Minister, you mentioned just now reorganising delivery to create efficiency savings and you specifically mentioned mergers, Greenwich and Kent. We have heard from university representatives that mergers like this have at least a year’s lead time and a call for support from Government with the planning and a transformat…”

“It is clear that trust in politicians from all parties is too low, and that is why I really welcome the setting up of the Ethics and Integrity Commission, but just for the avoidance of doubt, and to place it on the public record, can my hon. Friend confirm his view on the ethics of elected Members of any Parliament acc…”

“Bracknell Forest council, supported by Department for Transport funding, has delivered an early Christmas present for residents, with free bus journeys on the first three weekends in December. Will my hon. Friend share my joy in that scheme, which will boost our local economy? I know it is only November, but will he al…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered access to healthcare in Bracknell Forest. It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. I thank the Minister for Secondary Care, my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol South (Karin Smyth), for her engagement on this important issue. As local MPs, we all hear on …”

“I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the penalties for driving without insurance; to require the Secretary of State to prepare and publish a report containing an assessment of the effectiveness of existing methods of enforcing the law on driving without insurance; and for connec…”

“The hon. Member predicts where I am going with my speech. I am sure that the issues in Bracknell Forest are similar to those in Northern Ireland. As I will say, it is important that we have seen changes in the way GPs operate in England. The 10-year health plan for England represents a once-in-a-generation chance to re…”

“Ms Tillotson, how can the uplift for the early years pupil premium be more effectively translated into enhanced funding for early years settings?”

“That was really clear, thank you. Dr Campbell, your evidence discusses extending free school meals provision in the early years sector. I would love to know why you recommend that. Also, can you touch on the costs involved, how it could be delivered and whether there are any challenges in its deliverability?”

“I used to be a teacher, and I know from my own practice that many of the measures that were originally introduced to support students with special educational needs, including dyslexia, actually support all children to learn better in the classroom. Does the hon. Lady agree that we need much more focus on inclusive tea…”

“I am a member of Unison.”

“Just to pick up on Dr Campbell’s point, we know that one of the challenges in the SEND system as it currently stands is that children’s additional needs are not being picked up and support is not being put in place early enough. I want to think about how school readiness or any other measures could be used to help to s…”