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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"During the referendum campaign, we were told that all non-reserved powers would return to Scotland. Worryingly, the UK Government have not opened any discussions with the Scottish Government about that. When will the Government discuss with the Scottish Government what additional powers may be devolved to Scotland as a result …..."
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Written Question
Antisemitism
Thursday 26th January 2017

Asked by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to work with the devolved administrations to combat anti-Semitism and holocaust denial in schools, colleges and on university campuses.

Answered by Caroline Dinenage

The Department for Education takes antisemitism extremely seriously. There is no place in any education institution for hatred or any form of harassment, discrimination or racism, including antisemitism.

In particular, we believe that young people should be taught the history of the Holocaust and the lessons it teaches today. We are committed to supporting and funding Holocaust education in schools.

The department’s responsibilities extend to England only.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Dec 2016
A-level Archaeology

"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Dec 2016
A-level Archaeology

"I am an historian, rather than an archaeologist, and I find myself in agreement with much of what the hon. Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) said. Does the Minister agree that initiatives such as Dig It! 2017 and the inaugural Scottish archaeology and heritage festival are important …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Dec 2016
Transgender Equality

"I am very pleased that my hon. Friend the Member for Lanark and Hamilton East (Angela Crawley) and other hon. Members have secured this debate. It is important that transgender equality is discussed and understood, because it is central to who we are as a society.

People who are in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Dec 2016
Transgender Equality

"It is incredibly important to make such points. They are vital for education and society at large. We all need to call these things out when we see them.

The Scottish Government’s positive and unwavering stance of supporting LGBTI equality has been incredibly influential and has made a significant difference. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Dec 2016
Transgender Equality

"That is an incredibly valuable comment. This is about all of us. We must all support people who need our support and are entitled to it. After all, there may come a time when we need the support of others. We do not need to look too far away to …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 21 Nov 2016
Free Childcare

"The hon. Lady is making an important point about the need for flexibility in the timing of childcare. I am particularly encouraged that the Scottish Government, after a major consultation, have launched a series of trials to ensure that, in Scotland, we can offer places where and when families need …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 21 Nov 2016
Free Childcare

"The point about disadvantage is key. Mark McDonald, the Scottish Government Minister for Childcare and Early Years, has identified that high-quality early learning and childcare plays a vital role in narrowing the attainment gap, which is why there is such a commitment to increasing early childcare and education provision...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 21 Nov 2016
Free Childcare

"The hon. Lady makes a point that we should all consider very carefully, which is that this issue is not just about women—even though someone who looked around this Chamber might be forgiven for thinking that it was. It is about all of us. It is about everyone in a …..."
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