Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Debate between Fred Thomas and Nusrat Ghani

Monday 27th April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Fred Thomas]

I politely disagree about dithering and delay. The Government are getting on as quickly as possible. The consultation was launched rapidly and is taking place right now, and the Government have committed to implementing the findings of the consultation as quickly as possible. I can assure the hon. Lady and the whole House that Back Benchers such as myself and my colleagues on the Government Benches will be holding the Government to account to ensure that they do that as quickly as possible. I have been assured that they are going to do so, and I take them at their word. It is really important that the House gets behind these measures, and I am extremely grateful to Ministers for making this happen.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

Iran

Debate between Fred Thomas and Nusrat Ghani

Tuesday 13th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Fred Thomas (Plymouth Moor View) (Lab)]

Reform Members should note that the Iranian regime, which they have decided to be against, very much supports their Russian friends with the Shahed drone.

I welcome the news that we are working with allies to discuss using Starlink to overcome some of the communication barriers. The British-Iranian community are trying to donate to people back in Iran, but they cannot do so because of sanctions. Can you assure me and the House that you are looking at the specific issue of how the British-Iranian community can donate back to Iran?

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Mr Thomas, you used the word “you” twice. I am not here to respond to your questions.