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HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Sixth sitting)As I made clear in my remarks, the clause does not so much direct ICBs specifically; it is primarily about setting aside an amount of the annual sum paid to NHS England to go to…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Sixth sitting)Currently, one of the objectives of the Government’s mandate to NHS England—a process we discussed in Committee this morning—is that an amount of the annual sum paid to NHS…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fifth sitting)I am grateful to the shadow Minister and all other hon. Members who have spoken for the expertise that they bring to this debate. It is one of the quirks of this House that…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Kettering General HospitalI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Kettering (Mr Hollobone) for his speech. It is almost two years to the hour since I was appointed by the Prime Minister to this job, having…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Kettering General HospitalMy hon. Friend tempts me to stray not only into the territory of my right hon. Friend the Chancellor but, possibly even more dangerously, into the territory of my right hon.…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Kettering General HospitalI am grateful to my hon. Friend. This is a challenging programme, and each of the 40 hospitals and their respective representative Members of Parliament argue their case hard, as…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Damage BillI hope I can give my hon. Friend the reassurance that I, or perhaps more appropriately the relevant Minister, will be happy to meet him to discuss this legislation.10 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Third sitting)Further to that point of order, Mrs Murray. Would it help if I set out the context in which I believe that question relates directly to the content of the Bill? Much of what is…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Third sitting)Q In the minute left, Sarah, is there anything you wanted to add? Sara Gorton: What the legislation sets out is a proposal for system working. Therefore, having something that…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you. Feel free to write to the Committee. This is my final question, so that we finish on time. This relates directly to the BMA’s evidence, but Sarah may want to come in…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I only have a couple of questions, Mr McCabe. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their evidence so far. One question will be one that I have asked witnesses in previous…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you. My next question follows on from that, acknowledging that point about reconfiguration powers, and builds on your clear answer to Karin that you think that what is…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fourth sitting)Q A final question, if time allows. I entirely take on board your point about the aim, the underlying point about implementation being key here—almost more so than the legislative…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fourth sitting)Thank you both very much. No more questions, Mr McCabe.09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Good afternoon, Ed and Andy. Andy, in my first question, can I pick up on something you said there, before I broaden out to a question to you both? You talked there, quite…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fourth sitting)Q In the two and a bit minutes I have, in order not to get cut off by Mr McCabe, I will direct my question to Ed and will bring you in, Andy, if I have time. We have heard about…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Fourth sitting)Thank you all very much. No more questions, Mr McCabe.09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Third sitting)Q I have read your evidence very carefully, and your views on the 2012 Act are clear. To put in context what sort of changes—not withstanding your evidence—the BMA is and is not…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you. I have three minutes left, so I may try a follow up. That is really helpful, and thank you again for the candour of your answers. Much as it may sometimes pain us in…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Care Bill (Third sitting)Q Sara and Chand, welcome. I will try to get through three questions, but, if I run out of time, I will settle for two. We heard from a significant number of witnesses on Tuesday;…09 Sept 2021