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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend says that it is great that the House is doing this now, but should it not have been done about two years ago, after the Prime Minister said she would consult across…27 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with Scottish GovernmentAlmost all future population growth in Scotland is predicted to come from inward migration, so a welcoming immigration policy and freedom of movement are critical for our public…27 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with Scottish Government8. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the UK leaving the EU.27 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)I totally agree that that is part of it. The Government have to consider, given the numbers involved, whether creating that entire administrative system will bring more money back…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)The right hon. Gentleman probably would not like me to get into the clearances of the 17th and 18th centuries when people were burnt out of their villages and put on boats, or…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)Obviously, the Bill itself is quite small. It does not extend or protect continuing reciprocal healthcare rights; it is simply an enabling Bill that gives the Secretary of State…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)When talking about the disparity in numbers—there are more than 3 million European citizens here and approximately 1.5 million UK citizens there—is it not the case that the…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPrescription Charges: AsthmaOf the 300,000 who have missed out on their prescriptions, a quarter have had a flare-up of their asthma and 13% have ended up in hospital. Does the Minister not accept that…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth Inequalities: Life ExpectancyI wish to come in on Question 5, Mr Speaker.26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth Inequalities: Life ExpectancyI, too, wish to pay tribute to the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine), who I sparred with many times in Westminster Hall. We might not have agreed on how to go about it, but…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)That is why I live there, right beside the sea, but that does not necessarily mean that somebody living in the vineyards of France will think, “You know what? The weather’s a bit…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth InequalitiesDoes the hon. Lady share my concerns on integrated care providers? Those should be statutory bodies and not in any way open to being private companies, which can hide behind…20 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth InequalitiesObviously, we are discussing the duty to reduce health inequalities, but as other hon. Member have mentioned, the increase in life expectancy is stalling and healthy life…20 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth Inequalitiesrose —20 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth InequalitiesMany of us have spoken about the fact that poverty drives ill health. Can the Minister tell us whether any discussion is taking place between the Department and the Department for…20 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsA common feature of all patient safety scandals is that whistleblowers were ignored, intimidated or lost their careers, and were not protected by the Public Interest Disclosure…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsI am just coming on to that issue. I reiterate that it is the strength, rather than the dose, so I imagine the hon. Lady’s friend would be expected to take two smaller tablets,…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsIt is critical that the patient’s dose is not changed or put in danger. The management of any condition is dose sensitive. We cannot go down to homeopathic doses of antibiotics or…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsWe are discussing changes to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. I welcome the implementation of the falsified medicines directive, with its provisions on unique identifiers and…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Integrated Care RegulationsAs I have said in many debates, I totally support integration. That is the journey we have been on in Scotland for almost 20 years. We amalgamated some trusts after devolution, we…18 Mar 2019