That this house celebrates the life changing work of the Somerset Armed Forces Hub has done for veterans in Somerset; notes that the Somerset Armed Forces Hub is based in ARK (Acts of Random Kindness) at Egwood in Yeovil constituency, and is open to all members of the Armed Forces community including those serving, reservists, their families and veterans; further notes that NHS Somerset have commissioned specific Armed Forces Link Workers (AFLWs), who are based at ARK but cover the entire county; applauds the outstanding work the organisation does to help veterans and their families facing physical health issues, mental health challenges, and financial difficulties; recognises the important role the Somerset Armed Forces Hub plays in bridging the gap between various veteran support services and the local community; welcomes that a business case for an enhanced programme of support for Somerset’s armed forces community was recently approved by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB); expresses concern, however, that posts within the Armed Forces Outreach Service (AFOS) could be cut as part of the formal organisational restructuring of the new local ICB cluster; and calls on the Government to provide local authorities and NHS ICBs dedicated funding to ensure the effective staffing of veteran services such as the Somerset Armed Forces Hub.

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Contribution of Rotary Clubs

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

That this House commends the important contribution of Rotary Clubs, such as the Rotary Club of Crewkerne, to the inspiration and development of young engineers and scientists through the Rotary Technology Tournaments; recognises that these tournaments support not only academic learning, but also teach skills such as teamwork, communication and timekeeping; further recognises the wider contribution of Rotary Clubs to education both domestically and internationally through the construction of facilities and supply of equipment; and applauds the charitable work of Rotary Clubs across Great Britain.

Question· Written questionUIN 24279answered

Disabled Students' Allowances

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will publish the results of the internal consultation carried out by the Student Loans Company for her department regarding the proposed changes to the Disabled Student Allowance.

Question· Written questionUIN 24291answered

Dyslexia: Screening

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to introduce a pathway for the identification of dyslexia in post 16 education settings for students not identified at earlier stages of education.

Question· Written questionUIN 24295answered

Dyslexia

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure careers advisors understand challenges associated with dyslexia.

Question· Written questionUIN 24296answered

Dyslexia

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure careers advisors can offer young dyslexic people (a) education and (b) training with assessment formats that enable a young person with dyslexia to dem

Question· Written questionUIN 24301answered

Vocational Education: Learning Disability

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that the proposals in the Post-16 White Paper lead to more students with Specific Learning Disabilities accessing Level 3 courses.

Question· Written questionUIN 24288answered

Pigs: Slaughterhouses

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the development of commercially viable alternatives to the use of high-concentration Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas to stun pigs before slaughter.

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