Debates between Lindsay Hoyle and Jen Craft during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Jen Craft
Thursday 10th October 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I am sorry, but this is topicals. It was a bad example to begin with, but do not make it worse. I am sure that you are coming to the end of your question now.

Jen Craft Portrait Jen Craft
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What steps will the Secretary of State take to consider cross-river public transport?

Lilian Greenwood Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
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I thank my hon. Friend for her question and completely understand the concerns that she raises about congestion in the area. The outlined business case submitted by KenEx, to which she refers, was unfortunately unable to progress further after its submission in 2022, as it lacked critical detail. Should alternatives be brought forward, I am sure that they will be considered.

VAT: Independent Schools

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Jen Craft
Tuesday 8th October 2024

(1 month, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jen Craft Portrait Jen Craft
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You reflect on there being an exemption only for children who have EHCPs, and you mentioned that there should be an exemption for children who do not have an EHCP based on SEN or disability. My question is: how do you define that? There is huge scope for private schools to say that they are SEND specialists. There is not a measure of whether that is the case. How do you define those who have SEND or those with additional needs, beyond the scope of an EHCP?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. May I gently say to the hon. Member that when you say “you”, it is as though I have said it? I want to reassure you that I am not involved in any of this.