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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q The last time I was asked for ID —when I was trying to buy a bottle of champagne, an orchid and a punnet of strawberries in a major supermarket—I was 38, so it would seem we are…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)Q How do you think the Bill will address health inequalities? We have heard that smoking is more prevalent among poorer individuals than among richer individuals. Will the Bill…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)Q I thank the witnesses for coming along; we are interested to hear what you have to say about this Bill. For some time, I have been particularly concerned about children vaping.…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)I am an NHS consultant paediatrician and a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a few questions about understanding the thought process behind some of the Government’s decisions. One of the suggestions made by a Labour Back Bencher in the previous…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q My final question is about the awareness of public spaces legislation. You are creating the powers to restrict people’s ability to smoke and vape outside in places that you have…07 Jan 2025HANSARD NHS BacklogI will not, because I have a time limit. I was pleased to hear that the Government will continue many Conservative initiatives, such as expanding the surgical hubs programme and…06 Jan 2025HANSARD NHS BacklogI have heard the hon. Lady but will not give way, because the Deputy Speaker has been clear about the time constraints in the debate. Has the Minister made an estimate of the…06 Jan 2025HANSARD NHS BacklogThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—a very happy new year to you. May I also wish the grandmother of the hon. Member for Bury North (Mr Frith) a speedy recovery? I should declare an…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseThe House has agreed this afternoon that cultural sensitivities should not get in the way of police investigations. However, it would appear that they have and they perhaps still…06 Jan 2025HANSARD Hospice Funding(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care if he will make a statement on hospice funding.19 Dec 2024HANSARD Hospice FundingAfter the confusion of yesterday, I welcome the fact that further details on hospice funding have been announced, albeit by our dragging them out of the Government on the very…19 Dec 2024HANSARDCumberlege Review: Pelvic MeshIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I congratulate the hon. Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) on securing this important debate. I draw Members’…05 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxAs a farmer’s wife, I understand the emotional impact that my right hon. Friend sets out so clearly. This is about not only the farmers who will be affected but all the farmers…04 Dec 2024HANSARD UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced LabourMy constituents are angry that this Government want to cover Lincolnshire’s beautiful countryside with solar panels, ruining the landscape and damaging food security, but they are…03 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Air ambulance charities deliver life-saving treatment to people every single day, yet they are under threat from the Chancellor’s rise in national insurance and taxes. The…03 Dec 2024HANSARD World AIDS DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. As we mark World AIDS Day, we are called to reflect on the progress that we have made, on the challenges that remain…27 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Human Medicines (Amendment) (Modular Manufacture and Point of Care) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I will be brief. The Opposition note that the draft regulations are a response to a Conservative Government-launched…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillPrevention is better than cure. As we have heard, smoking is a cause of many premature deaths and much serious ill health. That was why the previous Government introduced…26 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024The Minister is saying that more regulation will encourage innovation. I am not sure I agree with that premise, but does he accept that these new regulations will lead to a higher…26 Nov 2024