In Parliament - Janet Daby for Lewisham East

Below you my contributions that I previously made in Parliament.

Budget: Press Briefings

Commons debates

Can the Chief Secretary confirm that this will be a Budget that prioritises economic growth?

Topical Questions

Home Department

Janet Daby made a speech in the House of Commons

Last month, there was an increase in knife crime across my constituency, and it was carried out not necessarily by younger people, but by older people. I know that the Government are determined...

Young Offenders

Ministry of Justice

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of defendants under the age of 18 who have been remanded by the police are released by the court at the first hearing on...

Offenders

Ministry of Justice

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of defendants over the age of 18 who have been remanded by the police are released by the court at the first hearing on (a)...

Engagements

Janet Daby made a speech in the House of Commons

Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica and left the country in crisis. The Imperial College storm model states that the hurricane would have been unlikely without climate change. I know that...

Topical Questions

Janet Daby made a speech in the House of Commons

I know that the Chancellor and her team are well aware that families, such as those in my constituency of Lewisham East, are struggling with homelessness and temporary accommodation. Will she...

Engagements

Janet Daby made a speech in the House of Commons

I am wearing all black today to demonstrate my sorrow over a fatal stabbing that took place in my constituency yesterday. We all know that one death is one death too many, but I have had two...

Petition - Grove Park Station

Commons debates

I am pleased to be standing here this evening with this petition on behalf of my constituents. It states: “The petition of Grove Park station users”— and local residents and...

Students: Loans

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

Student loans are subject to interest so that those who can afford to do so contribute to the full cost of their degree. To consider both students and taxpayers and ensure the real value of the...

Young Futures Hubs

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

The government is committed to rolling out a network of Young Futures Hubs. These will bring together services to help improve children and young people’s access to support to reduce crime...

Manufacturing Industries: Tees Valley

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

The government is evolving apprenticeships into a new growth and skills offer to provide greater flexibility for employers and learners, aligned with the Industrial Strategy. In response to...

Apprentices: Tees Valley

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

Upskilling the country’s workforce is vital to meet the government’s clean energy by 2030 mission, with apprenticeships playing a key role in supporting employers to develop the...

Department for Education: Written Questions

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

The response to Written Parliamentary Question 61769 was published on 23 July 2025.

Further Education

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

As announced in the spending review, the department is making over £1 billion of additional investment per year in skills by 2028/29. This will support and grow the wide range of technical...

Kinship Care: Finance

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

The government has launched a review of the parental leave system, which will consider whether the current support available meets the needs of working families who do not qualify for existing...

T-levels: Tees Valley

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

The department is investing in the future of T Levels, boosting their expansion through £28 million of capital funding in 2025 so that students have access to industry-standard equipment. We...

Department for Education: Pay

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

The information requested is available in our published transparency data, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disclosure-of-scs -posts-and-salary-information.

Students: Loans

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

The department is determined that the higher education (HE) system should deliver for our economy, for providers and for students. Whilst we have already taken action to help move the sector...

Education: Visual Impairment

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

Support for people with visual impairments in further education, higher education (HE), and apprenticeships is guided by legal duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the special educational needs...

Students: Cost of Living

Department for Education

Janet Daby received a response to a question they put to the government

Through the student loan system, the highest levels of maintenance support are paid to students from the lowest income families, while those from more affluent families receive a smaller...