Business of the House

Vicky Foxcroft Excerpts

Thursday 25th April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Andrea Leadsom]

I am glad my hon. Friend reminds us that he was instrumental in writing those local plans. In my constituency, local people have very much welcomed the opportunity to determine what happens, and where and how new development takes place. That is crucial if we are to meet our ambition of ensuring that everybody has a safe and secure home of their own. I encourage him to seek a Backbench Business Committee debate so that all hon. Members can share their views and experiences.

[Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (Lab)]

I thought I would start by asking a question that was sent to me on Twitter by @Bravespace3:

“Where is @edwardtimpson review on school exclusions which was supposed to be released last autumn? It could help @sajidjavid understand that a #publichealth approach to violence is about more than blaming overworked professionals. @vickyfoxcroft do you know when it’s published?”

Well, @Bravespace3, I have asked eight times and I am really hoping that the Leader of the House will update us today.

[Andrea Leadsom]

As I said to the hon. Lady last week, my right hon. Friend the Minister for School Standards would be delighted to meet her to discuss that issue. I hope she has taken him up on that offer.