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HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is a fact that over the past 12 years of Conservative rule, NHS funding has been increased by 42% in real terms. We are now spending £177 billion…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentOn behalf of the city of Southend, I absolutely have confidence in Her Majesty’s Government. My wonderful constituency of Southend West is undeniably healthier, wealthier and…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI will not, because of the time. We have had to deal with covid, a global energy crisis and Russia’s illegal, barbaric invasion of Ukraine, yet we have never once lost sight of…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentNo, because of the time. The speed and take-up of our vaccine programme allowed us to lift our restrictions quicker than any other country in Europe, restoring freedom to people…18 Jul 2022HANSARDCareers Guidance in SchoolsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. The push by both parties over many years to get children to university has been a huge step in the right direction for…13 Jul 2022HANSARDCareers Guidance in SchoolsI totally agree with my hon. Friend that schools should be the ones to give this advice. I raised the issue this morning with the headmaster of Westcliff High School for Boys,…13 Jul 2022HANSARD Health Services: Southend WestMay I thank the Minister very much for the careful way in which he has responded to all my points and for his assurance that there will be some news on the £8.4 million before the…06 Jul 2022HANSARD Health Services: Southend WestMy right hon. Friend makes an important point. While ambulances wait in the hospital car park, another person is waiting at home with a broken hip or something similar and is…06 Jul 2022HANSARD Health Services: Southend WestLet me begin by saying what a huge pleasure it is to be holding my first Adjournment debate since my election in February—and on such an uneventful day! Let me also thank Mr…06 Jul 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Nor would we have come out of lockdown at the earliest possible moment, which has preserved the economy and jobs. The main point, however, is…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I come to my final point, which is about the reconfiguration of the accident and emergency department at Southend Hospital. That will deliver crucial…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesThe national health service was funded and run by those on the Government side of the House. Perhaps the hon. Lady has not noticed that. If the Opposition had been in charge, she…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesI think the hon. Gentleman is missing the entire point that I am making. I am acknowledging that our health service has quite rightly been treating covid patients. Now that the…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesIt is, of course, a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Tahir Ali). He talked a great deal about the need for free prescriptions; I think it must have…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesI suggest that the hon. Lady should be congratulating this Government on delivering a £36 billion package to reform the NHS and social care and on tackling issues that Labour…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Community PharmaciesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Sir Gary. Community pharmacists have long been one of the unsung heroes of our NHS. Indeed, I would go as far as…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: International SupportI am pleased that my right hon. Friend mentioned sanctions. Last week she announced a new wave of sanctions, including against Patriarch Kirill, a very public and vocal supporter…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: International Support5. What recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on support for Ukraine.21 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwayDoes the Secretary of State agree with me that Labour Members who refuse to condemn these strikes have no regard for the potential effect on the exam results of children taking…20 Jun 2022HANSARDKnife Crime and Serious Violence1. What plans she has to tackle knife crime and serious violence.20 Jun 2022