Speeches by Kumar.

“Do you think there are any barriers to application that you might need to address for those who have disabilities, those who do not speak English, or those for whom English is a second language?”

“How have you simplified the application process?”

“This question is for Minister Thomas. Sir Alan Bates is calling for all claims in the GLO scheme to be completed by March 2025. Will you put a deadline on completing the GLO scheme?”

“Sir Alan has threatened further action if the deadline is not set. What will you do to avoid going to court?”

“With Armistice Day just one week behind us, and with respect and admiration for veterans, service personnel and their families still fresh in the public consciousness, it is only fitting that we speak about a Bill that will improve the quality of life in service and ensure that our military personnel receive the respec…”

“The UK’s industrial strategy relies on closing the skills gap, but women and ethnic minorities remain significantly under-represented in science, technology, engineering and maths education and careers. Dudley College of Technology in my constituency is leading the way in providing technical skills and innovation train…”

“Should anything change in the design of any of the schemes to ensure faster and fairer redress?”

“Do you feel that having the £75,000 sum is speeding up the redress? From what you are saying, it sounds as if some vulnerable people—especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds who may not have English as their first language, those with disabilities or those with quite severe mental health problems—may find it d…”

“Mr Enright and Dr Hudgell, have you any concerns about how the HSS is progressing? Could you outline what they are?”

“How many times did you have to speak to them to say, “There is actually something wrong now with the system”? When did you identify that there was definitely a system problem?”

“As you were running the paper copy and the Horizon, when did you first alert the Post Office, saying, “There are discrepancies between what the paper is running and what the Horizon system is running”?”

“Thank you so much for coming today. Your mum was running a paper copy of what was happening and the Horizon. When did she present the case to the Post Office to say, “There are discrepancies,” and when did they actually start taking note?”

“How many claims have moved to civil proceedings?”

“How many cases have moved to that external mediation? Are there any concerns at that stage?”

“The terms of reference say that the aim is to convene on a weekly basis. Do you feel that that is happening?”

“How long do you think it takes for a claim to be reassessed by a panel?”

“Every child deserves access to quality, tailored education, and this Budget will better equip schools and early years settings to deliver it. In Dudley, 14% of children and young people have SEND support, which is 2 percentage points higher than the average. The Government are investing £1 billion in SEND, which is cru…”

“Clause 1 offers a comprehensive overview of the Bill’s structure, laying the foundations for essential protections across public venues. The Bill introduces a two-tier system, distinguishing between “standard duty” and “enhanced duty” premises, based on venue size. That tiered approach ensures that venues expecting 200…”

“I agree with the hon. Gentleman. Intervention is so necessary at early ages. If we catch children early, we can help their future development as they move from early years into schools, and if we help their development we can make sure that they succeed in the future. It is about not just the availability of care, but …”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the quality and availability of childcare in the Black Country. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. It is an honour to introduce this debate. I want to talk about the importance of high-quality and accessible childcare in the Black Country, a region…”