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HANSARDCovid-19: Cancer Care and TreatmentThe tremendous efforts of our NHS cancer workforce are helping to ensure that those who need treatment can continue to access it without delay. The NHS has been clear, as have…23 Feb 2021HANSARDLong CovidI thank my hon. Friend for her question. I am delighted to join her in congratulating Emma, who I know is using her experience of having had covid to launch such an innovative…23 Feb 2021HANSARDLong CovidThe Government are working hard to set up patient-focused, evidence-based and effective support for people with long covid. In October, NHS England and NHS Improvement announced a…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesAs anybody will know, I have been heavily engaged with the dental profession over recent months, because I agree that a preventive approach to dentistry is certainly one that we…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesWe are committed to supporting all NHS dental services through the pandemic. NHS practices receive full funding for the first three quarters of the year, minus agreed deductions…23 Feb 2021HANSARDPublic Health EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for his question, and I recognise the challenges that Blackpool faces. I read with interest the Blackpool town prospectus, which highlights the public…23 Feb 2021HANSARDPublic Health EnglandWe are currently considering the best future arrangements for Public Health England’s important health improvement functions. We have been engaging with key stakeholders…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Isolation SupportI thank the hon. Lady for her question. I would also like to point out that, in her area, 93% of cases are being tracked and people are being spoken to, which highlights the great…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Isolation SupportI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. It is important that we have targeted support and that we support the people who need assistance, so that they can self-isolate. It…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Isolation SupportThe Health Secretary has assured me that he has seen the hon. Gentleman’s letter. It is important that people understand that they need to self-isolate and they are given the…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Isolation SupportI thank the hon. Lady for her question. We are continuing to work across Departments and with local authorities to monitor the effectiveness of the self-isolation support provided…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Isolation SupportThe Government have put together a range of measures to support people through the current crisis. These include Test and Trace support payments for those on low incomes, support…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cancer Care and TreatmentCancer has been prioritised with funding throughout the pandemic. It is, as I say, a key priority. Not only have we invested in radiotherapy equipment to the tune of some £325…23 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersAnd that is why we are working as quickly as possible across Government and using everything at our disposal to ensure that we have an efficient method of ensuring that people are…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersNo, the right point is to work as quickly as possible across all the different Government Departments that are involved to ensure that we have the correct policy so that we are…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersI apologise—the hon. Member for Torfaen is talking about a blanket quarantine from all countries. He mentioned an exemption for hauliers. What about other exemptions? What about…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersI welcome today’s debate on a matter that is rightly of huge public interest. As the hon. Member for Torfaen (Nick Thomas-Symonds) said, we have had a challenging time, but I know…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersAs with all science, we are learning more but, as we do, we must continue to do all we can to protect this country. It is right that new border restrictions are tougher. On 18…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Medicines and Medical Devices BillI beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.27 Jan 2021HANSARD Medicines and Medical Devices BillWhen taking a Bill through the House, we always hope that it will be one that hon. Members from both sides can understand, support and improve. Our intention to have a gold…27 Jan 2021