Children & Families
Child poverty, childcare, early years, SEND, family courts, looked-after children
Recent PMQs Questions
View all 212PMQs 2026-09-09
The Prime Minister seems to think that the last Government was a Conservative one. They were a Labour Government that failed, which is why Keir Starmer resigned. The Prime Minister talks about their r...
PMQs 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...
Recent Ministerial Questions
View all 1806Removing Children from Poverty 2026-09-09
Is it not a critical step for Government to guarantee access in every region of the UK to affordable, high-quality childcare by expanding funding for childcare provision and reducing costs for younger...
Removing Children from Poverty 2026-09-09
Across my constituency, 18% of children live in poverty, which rises to 30% in areas such as Mark Hall and Netteswell. Around 12% of children in Harlow will benefit from Labour's lifting of the two-ch...
Removing Children from Poverty 2026-09-09
I am concerned about the 18% of children living in poverty across my constituency, which increases to 30% in areas like Mark Hall and Netteswell. Around 12% of children in Harlow will benefit from Lab...
Neurodivergent Women and Girls 2026-09-09
People in Broxtowe and across the country are concerned that dyslexia in women and girls is identified later than in boys. What action is the Minister taking across Government to close the gap of diag...
Neurodivergent Women and Girls 2026-09-09
What steps are you taking to help improve outcomes for neurodivergent women and girls?...
Contacting Departments Accessibility 2026-09-09
I have a constituent whose agreed adjustments have been removed and who has had appointments arranged by telephone despite a hearing impediment, and some assessment sites lack disabled parking. Does t...
Topical Questions 2026-09-08
Child trust funds were designed to give every child the same financial start, regardless of who they are. However, trust fund savings are currently taken into account when assessing an 18-year-old dis...
Public Sector Productivity 2026-09-08
What steps he is taking to improve public sector productivity. The public sector is 20% of our national output, offering a major opportunity for the Government to improve national productivity. Was it...
Planning Green Spaces 2026-09-07
Will the Secretary of State ensure that, as we build new homes across the country, the planning system ensures that green spaces are available to all and maintained properly for decades to come?...
Child 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...