Monday, 6 February 2017
I wish to make a short statement to the House. A fortnight ago, the House of Commons Commission endorsed a proposition upon which I confess that I am myself very keen—having, indeed,...
I call Karen Buck. Not here. Well, one person who is here—I can see that very clearly, to my great satisfaction—is the right hon. Member for Mid Sussex (Sir Nicholas Soames).
What her plans are for education funding in West Sussex.
What representations she has received on the effect of the proposed funding formula on schools in Devon; and if she will make a statement.
What assessment she has made of the effect of the proposed national funding formula on schools in Hampshire.
What progress her Department is making on the proposed national funding formula for schools.
What steps her Department is taking to improve social mobility through education.
What progress the Government are making on ensuring that school funding is fairly distributed in rural areas.
What steps the Government are taking to encourage more 16 to 18-year-olds to take up apprenticeships.
What discussions she has had with the Home Secretary on the Government’s student immigration policy.
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of education provision in Northamptonshire; and what steps she plans to take to improve that provision.
What steps the Government are taking to increase educational opportunity for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
What comparative assessment she has made of the sixth-form education system in England and education systems in other countries.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Before I turn to the European Council, I am sure the whole House will want to join me in sending our congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen as she marks her sapphire jubilee today. It is...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. First, is it in order for the Prime Minister to refer to a Member of this House not by her own name, but by the name of her husband? Secondly, for the record, I...
Considered in Committee [Mrs Eleanor Laing in the Chair] New Clause 3
“Before issuing any notification under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union the Prime Minister shall give an undertaking to— (a) lay before each House of Parliament periodic...
“(1) In negotiating and concluding any agreements in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, Ministers of the Crown must consult, and take into account the views of,...
“The Prime Minister may not exercise the power under section 1(1) until at least one month after all members of the Joint Ministerial Committee on European Negotiation have agreed a UK wide...
“Before the Prime Minister exercises the power under section 1, the Secretary of State must lay a report before— (a) Parliament, and (b) the National Assembly for Wales outlining the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Important Public Services (Health) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved.—(Heather Wheeler.) The Speaker’s opinion as to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft National Health Service Commissioning Board (Additional Functions) Regulations 2017, which were laid before...
Ordered, That Dr Paul Monaghan be discharged from the European Scrutiny Committee and Chris Stephens be added.—(Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Ordered, That Kwasi Kwarteng be discharged from the Finance Committee and William Wragg be added.—(Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Heather Wheeler.)
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