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HANSARDNHS Test and TraceI do not recognise the hon. Gentleman’s suggestion that there could be a two-tier system. What we have in place is a universal system whereby everybody who has symptoms is able to…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthI am sorry, but I was closing my speech, not taking an intervention. That was the end of my speech. [ Interruption. ]06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthI thank all colleagues who have spoken in this debate, because I have been grateful for the thoughtful approach that many of them have taken. Just as I do in my role, Members have…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthI appreciate that my hon. Friend did not take the “let rip” position, but some have done so. The majority of those who have spoken this evening have absolutely supported the fact…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthMay I just finish responding to my the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker)? He says that for the vast majority this is a mild illness and that the…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthI will make progress, as colleagues made a large number of points during their speeches that I am keen to respond to. I will take further interventions if there is time.06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthI absolutely hear my right hon. Friend’s point. I reiterate the response that I just gave, which is that I very much appreciate the support of colleagues in general for taking…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthIf my hon. Friend would allow me, I would like to make a little bit of progress, otherwise I will have remarkably little time left. We have a clear strategy, which is to control…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthI am really sorry, but I have so little time. We have seen reduced levels of socialising since introducing the rule of six, but that is against a backdrop of rates rising in…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public HealthI have only three minutes left, so I am keen to cover a few more points that have been made in the debate. Colleagues have spoken about children and the rule of six. As I have…06 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation, Health and Care PlansEducation, health and care plans identify the support needs of children and young people across those three areas. Local authorities and health bodies are required to jointly…06 Oct 2020HANSARDAdult Social Care Winter PlanI would like to update the House on the Government comprehensive adult social care covid-19 strategy and its publication of the “Adult Social Care Winter Plan”. A copy of the plan…21 Sept 2020HANSARDAxial SpondyloarthritisI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Gedling (Tom Randall) on securing this debate and on bringing the House’s attention to the need for earlier diagnosis of axial…17 Sept 2020HANSARDAxial SpondyloarthritisThe hon. Member makes a really important point, again drawing from her own personal and family experience, about the importance of awareness of what is the best treatment for this…17 Sept 2020HANSARDHEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (NO. 2) (ENGLAND) (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) REGULATIONS 2020As I said, the work that is carried out by the Joint Biosecurity Centre, drawing on the information from NHS Test and Trace and other sources of data, looks at the main sources of…14 Sept 2020HANSARDHEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (NO. 2) (ENGLAND) (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) REGULATIONS 2020I thank the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston for his response, some of which, as he mentioned, he has said before. I will address his comments head-on. The hon. Gentleman…14 Sept 2020HANSARDHEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (NO. 2) (ENGLAND) (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) REGULATIONS 2020I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020, No.788). It…14 Sept 2020HANSARDNurse RecruitmentI completely agree that nursing should be open to all men and women from diverse backgrounds. Our £5,000 grant to all nursing degree students, starting this autumn, will help…01 Sept 2020HANSARDNHS and Social Care Resources: Winter 2020-21We recognise that there will be increased pressures on the NHS and social care during winter, and substantial preparations have been and are being made. The NHS has already…01 Sept 2020HANSARDNHS and Social Care Resources: Winter 2020-21As I expect the hon. Gentleman knows, we have announced £3 billion of additional NHS funding for the winter and are continually looking at additional funding needs for social care.01 Sept 2020