"What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the allocation of Government funding to academic institutions for research. ..." Philippa Whitford - View Speech
"The UKRI’s global challenges research fund was set up to promote international collaboration on global issues, including climate change and health. However, due to the reduction in overseas aid, the funding promised in 2019 has now been cut in half, causing projects to be cancelled and researchers in low-income countries …..." Philippa Whitford - View Speech
"7. What plans he has to ensure UK access to EU educational and research programmes after the transition period; and if he will make a statement...." Philippa Whitford - View Speech
"As the Minister says herself, the proposal for the future EU relationship suggests that the Government will take part in only certain elements of Erasmus+ and only for a time-limited period. Will she explain what it is about the Erasmus+ scheme that the Secretary of State thinks is not beneficial? …..." Philippa Whitford - View Speech
"As we have heard, 2.5 million children in the UK are living in food insecurity. I was honoured, along with the hon. Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson), to co-chair this inquiry. I am also vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on hunger and food poverty.
"6. What assessment he has made of the potential effect on tertiary education of the UK leaving the EU without an agreement. ..." Philippa Whitford - View Speech
"In contrast to Scotland, the Secretary of State proposes to remove home fee status from EU students after Brexit. This has created such concern that the Norwegian higher education Minister is advising students to avoid the UK. Is the Secretary of State proud that his plans are causing European students …..." Philippa Whitford - View Speech
"Having started surgery when there were hardly any women surgeons and having been told that it was not possible for me to be a surgeon, I have been delighted to speak at Ayrshire College at the #ThisAyrshireGirlCan and Girls with Grit events. Has the Minister read the report by the …..." Philippa Whitford - View Speech
"Obviously, everyone in this room welcomes the expansion of childcare to 30 hours, but we are hearing that entitlement to that is only if someone is already working. As the hon. Member for Ipswich (Sandy Martin) said, if someone is trying to get work they get caught in this trap …..." Philippa Whitford - View Speech