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HANSARDFootball and DementiaOn that point about concussion injury, I assume that that would happen from, say, a clash of heads in a football game, but that does not address the fundamental point of…14 Sept 2023HANSARDFootball and DementiaI welcome the Minister’s response; that is real progress and we are very grateful for it. I do not want to pre-empt what he is going to say, but in terms of exerting his…14 Sept 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Maria, and I congratulate the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing this important debate. Unusually, I…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityThat is a really important point, and I hope the Minister is taking note. I do not know whether the term is “low-hanging fruit”, but here is an opportunity to get some synergies…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityThat is a valid point that needs to be addressed. Perhaps part of the solution is the development of more satellite centres. If I have two words for the Minister, if he will…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityI am grateful to the Minister for taking the time to answer the points that have been made. Over the years, we have seen every single cancer Minister and probably every Secretary…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityThe Minister is being generous in giving way. The debate is instructive, and I am glad he has mentioned integrated care boards. As the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityWell, I am sure it is only a matter of time. One of the issues has been commissioning. NHS England is responsible for commissioning without having a sensible plan to replace old…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRecruitment and RetentionThe further education sector is facing a teaching crisis, not fully addressed by the pay review body. In my constituency, East Durham College has had two teacher vacancies in…17 Jul 2023HANSARDTransportCan I ask the roads Minister about the lower Thames crossing project? In particular, what steps is the DFT taking to ensure that companies such as Murphy Group respect basic…17 Jul 2023HANSARDRecruitment and Retention10. What steps she is taking to support the recruitment and retention of teachers in the further education sector.17 Jul 2023HANSARDRailway TicketingI wish the Minister a happy birthday, but may I respectfully bring to his attention the experience shared by Stephen Anderson, who provided evidence to the Transport Committee…13 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Can I ask the roads Minister about the lower Thames crossing project? In particular, what steps is the DFT taking to ensure that companies such as Murphy Group respect basic…13 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankMy good and hon. Friend the Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter) was absolutely correct in her remarks and I thank her for securing this urgent question. I visited the refugee…04 Jul 2023HANSARDRoad Fuel PricesMay I respectfully point out to the Minister that this is not a town versus country or urban versus rural issue? The RAC has identified that some retailers are grossly…03 Jul 2023HANSARD NHS Long-term Workforce PlanGiven the number of pressures and crises that our NHS faces, it would be a mistake for the Secretary of State to be seen as complacent in how he delivered his workforce plan. Our…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIn-work Poverty17. What steps his Department is taking to tackle in-work poverty.19 Jun 2023HANSARDIn-work PovertyA moment ago, the Secretary of State’s colleague, the hon. Member for Hexham (Guy Opperman) referred to the publication of data. Can I draw the Secretary of State’s attention to…19 Jun 2023HANSARD Heathrow Airport ExpansionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Elliott. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson) on securing the debate and on her tireless…24 May 2023HANSARD Safety of School BuildingsThank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to speak in this debate. Many colleagues have made eloquent points advocating support for the motion, and I,…23 May 2023