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HANSARDNHS: Winter PressuresWe cannot discuss winter pressures in the NHS without acknowledging workforce shortages. The Secretary of State is having to contend with new immigration policies from her Cabinet…23 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsCancer Research UK has found that too much UV radiation is the third biggest cause of cancer across these isles. Does the Secretary of State recognise that cost is a barrier for…23 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS Winter UpdateA very happy new year to you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Our NHS faces an unprecedented winter of pressure, with inflationary costs, increasing viral infections and staff shortages. While…08 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsI thank the Minister for his statement, and pay tribute to the sub-postmasters who have led the campaign. Concerns over Horizon have been in the air for at least 14 years. That is…08 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineWill my hon. Friend give way?11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineThere are 350,000 people in Gaza suffering from infections. There are 46,000 who are injured and cannot be treated. Procedures are being carried out without anaesthetic. Gaza’s…11 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsBrexit broke Britain and it is continuing to wreak havoc on supply chains. The shortage of ADHD medication is now set to drag on into next spring. The shortage has seen 70% of…05 Dec 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Impact on Mental HealthI welcome the Secretary of State to her new role. Research by the Mental Health Foundation found that the cost of living crisis has left a third of UK adults feeling anxious, more…05 Dec 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureDoes the hon. Member recognise that the lack of capital spending by the British Government in NHS England and its Barnett consequentials mean that the Scottish Government get less…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureI would get behind a ceasefire. We are talking about a ceasefire.13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureIt is of course an absolute pleasure to follow the maiden speech of the hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Steve Tuckwell). He made a very compelling maiden speech,…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureI thank the hon. Member for her contribution, but I would say that there are definitely structural funding issues because of being tied to this financial Union, which is the point…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureThe First Minister’s pledge of £300 million to cut NHS wait times is an example of the fantastic work that the SNP Scottish Government are doing. There will be 100,000 fewer…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureI absolutely would like to see the same for Scotland. The Barnett consequential system in itself is quite frustrating, because we do not see the full complement we should get…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureYes, with both sides stopping. The hostages should be returned to Israel and we should see a ceasefire. I think that is relatively straightforward, is it not? Finally, moving on…13 Nov 2023HANSARD Future of the NHSWe look at progressive taxation measures in Scotland to generate income and revenue to put into our NHS, but we are experiencing cuts to Barnett consequentials because of how the…24 Oct 2023HANSARD Future of the NHSIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wirral West (Margaret Greenwood) on bringing forward this important debate. She made an…24 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsNew research by UNICEF UK has made clear how badly the cost of living crisis has hit the mental health of families with young children. Rising prices and services gutted by…17 Oct 2023HANSARDHealth and Social Care Recruitment: EU ExitIt has been reported that the Home Secretary plans to tighten the rules for those arriving on a health and care worker visa, to block most from bringing dependents with them—yet…17 Oct 2023HANSARDTravel Costs Support for Young Cancer PatientsGetting children, teenagers and young adults with cancer to their treatment costs. Families spend, on average, £250 just getting their child to treatment let alone their lost…19 Sept 2023