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HANSARDEngagementsQ7. It is great to see the NHS moving forward, with a reduction in waiting lists and improving relations with our junior doctors, my colleagues. However, in order to keep our NHS…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDEbola Outbreaks8. What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department’s policies of international outbreaks of Ebola.16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDEbola OutbreaksThe Ebola outbreak now spans 29 health zones across three eastern provinces and is a reminder to us all that infectious diseases do not respect borders. With global health funding…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDNational Planning Policy Framework: Proposed Health Inequality DutyHealth inequalities are driven by social determinants such as access to green spaces, which is directly associated with higher life expectancy. In my constituency of Worthing…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDNational Planning Policy Framework: Proposed Health Inequality Duty4. What assessment he has made of the potential merits of adding a health inequality duty to the national planning policy framework.15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Health BillI will try to keep my remarks brief. The NHS is one of the most unifying institutions in our country today. It is a huge employer, a major source of pride, and a safety net for us…01 Jun 2026HANSARDCosts for Commuters15. What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce costs for commuters.28 Apr 2026HANSARDCosts for CommutersI thank my right hon. Friend for freezing rail fares, which will indeed help to ease the cost of living for many commuters, such as my constituents in Worthing West, many of whom…28 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI absolutely agree that brownfield sites should be prioritised for development. On the NPPF, how can we further ensure that the right type of housing goes on brownfield sites? We…27 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingI am listening to the hon. Member’s arguments with great interest. I want to be clear about the argument he is making. We all greatly value British sports, but if it is synonymous…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingI absolutely hear what the hon. Member is saying and I reiterate that great British sport is incredibly important. In terms of current regulation, does he agree that we are not…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingHow successful does the hon. Gentleman think voluntary agreements have been? Given that the evidence suggests that we are one of the most unregulated countries in the world for…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingJust to clarify, I meant to say that we are one of the most unregulated countries for gambling advertising.23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingWill the hon. Gentleman give way?23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingThe query is that if something is already illegal— [ Interruption . ]23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingWill the hon. Member give way?23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. It has been an interesting debate so far, and I thank the hon. Member for Bridlington and The Wolds (Charlie Dewhirst)…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingLet me see if I can answer that, and the hon. Member can tell me if I have not. During our experience with big tobacco, there was a big illegal market—a black market. We brought…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingI am a public health consultant, and I am still licensed to practise as a public health consultant. I am trained in epidemiology statistics, and I have passed professional exams…23 Apr 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy area of Sussex is on the fast-track devolution programme. Although that brings challenges and inevitably means that we are still building parts of the plane while learning to…21 Apr 2026