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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Here’s another one: what assessment has the Minister made of the impact on really small independent high street bookshops? This is the National Year of Reading; we want them to stay open, not closed...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Jan 2026
International Day of Education

"Order. The debate is about the International Day of Education...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Jan 2026
International Day of Education

"Order. I ask the hon. Member to stick to the motion...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Jan 2026
International Day of Education

"I have been advised that we have to stick to the motion, which is about the International Day of Education...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Jan 2026
International Day of Education

"Order. Could the hon. Member address the Chair, please?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Jan 2026
International Day of Education

"We now come to the winding-up speeches. The Front Benchers have 10 minutes each...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Jan 2026
International Day of Education

"I call the Opposition spokesperson, Lincoln Jopp—congratulations on your new post...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Jan 2026
County Durham: Cultural Opportunities

"Order. We will suspend for a vote in the House...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Jan 2026
County Durham: Cultural Opportunities

"Order. I ask the hon. Lady to address the Chair...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Jan 2026
County Durham: Cultural Opportunities

"I thank you again for stepping in, Sir Nic—what a talented person you are.

Question put and agreed to...."
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