Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Georgia Gould and Jim Dickson

Monday 19th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Georgia Gould]

The new guidance sets out inclusion for all children and the recognition of those relationships. As the hon. Member will know, that is mandatory in secondary school, and we continue to take that work forward.

[Jim Dickson (Dartford) (Lab)]

T8. As in many communities across the country, in Dartford there is a real need to improve access to places and spaces where people, especially children, can be physically active, including through play and sport. What plans are there to increase the use of facilities on school sites, including through enrichment and increased community access? What role can the forthcoming school sport partnership networks play?

[Georgia Gould]

We are committed to opening up access to school grounds and sports facilities; that is a key part of the school sport partnership work we are developing. I look forward to working with my hon. Friend to develop it.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Georgia Gould and Jim Dickson

Thursday 24th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Georgia Gould]

The guidance we put into the national procurement policy statement makes it clear that we want to deliver best value for money, which means not just cost but ensuring that we support growth and local suppliers. That allows local authorities to make decisions on what will create jobs and best opportunities for communities in the procurement of food.

[Jim Dickson (Dartford) (Lab)]

8. What recent progress he has made on implementing the plan for change.