"8. What steps he is taking to ensure there is sufficient supply of child care places for the 40% most disadvantaged two-year-olds...." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that answer, but is it not the case that the latest figures produced by her own Department suggest that the take-up of the offer for two-year-olds has been lower than intended? This is a flagship policy of the Government, so will the Minister confirm whether …..." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"Not for the first time, there is a lack of logic in what the Secretary of State is saying. If unqualified teachers are doing such a good job and are so able, why would they find it so hard to achieve formal qualifications?..." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"10. What representations he has received from manufacturers on the case for continued UK membership of the EU with regard to their business and investment plans...." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"Manufacturing is vital to my constituency, the country, and to increasing exports and getting our economy back on stronger ground. Does the Secretary of State agree that the constant doubts cast over our relationship with the EU by Members of his Government are harmful to our manufacturing industry, which wants …..." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"10. What the outcomes were of his Department’s summit meeting with payday lenders on 1 July 2013; and if he will make a statement...." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"I welcome the Minister’s answer and the summit, but let us be honest—the Government have consistently ducked clamping down on predatory pricing and extortionate interest charges, despite the amendment secured last year in the House of Lords that gives the regulators the ability to control costs and loan duration. Notwithstanding …..." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"T9. Teachers in my constituency tell me that teaching assistants make a huge contribution to their schools. Their work not only means that teachers have more time to teach, but has a big impact on things such as attendance and student discipline. In the light of recent press speculation, will …..." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"Thank you for calling me to speak in this important debate, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Burnley (Gordon Birtwistle), who should be commended for securing the debate. Like him, my interest in these matters stems principally from my role in supporting manufacturing …..." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech
"I would like to see a number of specific things applied to all aspects of career advice. In manufacturing, one of the principal things to change is the perception. I find it incredible that some people still believe that manufacturing is somehow a dirty industry and not the high-tech example …..." Jonathan Reynolds - View Speech