Children & Families
Child poverty, childcare, early years, SEND, family courts, looked-after children
Recent PMQs Questions
View all 211PMQs 2026-09-02
I applaud the Prime Minister's focus on civil society and on support for young people, but the fact is that in his time as Mayor of Greater Manchester youth employment did not improve. In fact, it got...
PMQs 2026-07-15
Can I invite the Prime Minister to join me at Chessington World of Adventures? We have not always agreed across the Floor, but can I pay my own tribute—I disagreed with Labour on Europe, and I have di...
PMQs 2026-07-15
We also pulled the lever on the individual cases that matter, including those of individuals such as Carla—she is in the Gallery—who is one of the parents who came to see me about online harm and what...
PMQs 2026-07-15
That is a lovely statement that the Prime Minister has just made to Pooja; I am sure that the whole House will agree. I think that the whole House will also agree that he gave a very diplomatic answer...
PMQs 2026-07-08
The Family C report identifies serious failures by Glasgow city council and other bodies in dealing with child sexual abuse. A child victim was treated as 'streetwise' when they needed compassion, lov...
PMQs 2026-07-01
A former Member of this House was convicted for horrific child sexual abuse against two girls. In many cases, Pakistani-heritage grooming gangs were responsible while institutions turned a blind eye. ...
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Gareth Southgate's documentary last month spotlighted some of the heartbreaking ways that we are failing too many young men growing up in Britain today, but it was heartening to see the inspiring work...
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I thank the Deputy Prime Minister and others for their comments about Jo Cox; our thoughts are with her family today, as they are every day. May I also thank the Harlow Town Park volunteers, who I joi...
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Many happy returns to you, Mr Speaker. It is Carers Week, so I take this opportunity to thank all the young carers and young adult carers in my constituency of Harlow for all that they do, all year ro...
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Does the Prime Minister agree that Mission Coastal has potential to deliver transformational impact for young people in deprived coastal communities like London Challenge did, as only Labour can provi...
Recent Ministerial Questions
View all 1797Child Poverty 2026-09-02
Does the Secretary of State agree that hard-working families deserve to know whether the Plaid Welsh Government's plans will mean higher taxes? What discussions have occurred with the Welsh Government...
Child Poverty 2026-09-02
The Secretary of State is right to recognise the reduction of child poverty in Wales, but of course the Government here took the decision to reduce child poverty not just in Wales but in Scotland, Eng...
Child Poverty 2026-09-02
With a new minority Government elected in Cardiff Bay and many levers for child poverty reduction split between the UK and Welsh Governments, what conversations has the Secretary of State had with Sen...
Child Poverty 2026-09-02
What steps is the government taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce child poverty in Wales, given the Welsh Affairs Committee's inquiry into child poverty, which is stubbornly high at 31%? What...
Health of Children and Young People 2026-07-14
Will the Health Secretary speak to providers in this area, because this cut could have significant implications for the standard and quality of autism and ADHD assessments?...
Health of Children and Young People 2026-07-14
Will the Minister commit to meeting me to discuss these initiatives, so that we can learn from the excellent work being done in Amber Valley and develop it nationally?...
Health of Children and Young People 2026-07-14
What steps is the minister taking to help improve the health of children and young people? The Government are committed to making this generation of children the healthiest ever through initiatives li...
Online Safety Children 2026-07-01
This might be the last time this Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ministerial team get the chance to face us at the Dispatch Box. Has the Secretary of State spoken to the virtual Prim...
Online Safety Children 2026-07-01
Within 15 minutes of looking at YouTube, young boys can see misogynistic content when they are simply trying to search for gym content. Will the Secretary of State confirm that the ban on social media...
Online Safety Children 2026-07-01
Parents, teachers and young people across North Dorset welcomed the Secretary of State's announcement last month. This is clearly a fast-moving area of communication. Will the Secretary of State assur...