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HANSARDPrescription Costs: Health OutcomesToo many patients cut back on their prescribed medicines or go without them altogether because they simply cannot afford to pay prescription charges. Research by University…29 Oct 2019HANSARDColne to Skipton Railway LinkI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. Does he agree that the fact that we have to fight for 12 miles of railway track seems to make a mockery of the northern…29 Oct 2019HANSARDColne to Skipton Railway LinkMy hon. Friend raises an important point about investing in prosperity and people. The Todmorden curve link is an example of what he has said. It took years of campaigning to get…29 Oct 2019HANSARDColne to Skipton Railway LinkOn the point about the widespread support for this project, does my hon. Friend agree that it is hugely disappointing that the former Secretary of State for Transport, the right…29 Oct 2019HANSARDColne to Skipton Railway LinkDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that, if we are to take the Government’s commitments on the environment seriously, at the heart of it should be a commitment to enhancing public…29 Oct 2019HANSARDColne to Skipton Railway LinkThe Todmorden curve railway link would never have been made had it not been for the Labour-led Burnley Council.29 Oct 2019HANSARDColne to Skipton Railway LinkAnd Hyndburn Council. I beg your pardon.29 Oct 2019HANSARDHealth Visitors (England)It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Bone. I thank the hon. Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) for bringing this important subject before us, and…23 Oct 2019HANSARDHealth Visitors (England)May I make a couple of final points?23 Oct 2019HANSARDHealth Visitors (England)Today, the Minister has heard an appreciation of the contribution of health visitors. We look to her to address the question of future provision, and outline how she is going to…23 Oct 2019HANSARD Baby Loss Awareness WeekIt is a privilege to have the opportunity to speak in this debate, which marks the 18th UK Baby Loss Awareness Week and the fourth debate in this place on the subject. I join the…08 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Human Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I thank the Minister for outlining the detailed changes in the new regulations and for underlining their importance.…07 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Human Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019These points all prompt a question: why are these changes not accompanied by a new impact assessment? Our constituents will be listening to this debate and fearing that these…07 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Human Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I absolutely agree with what the Minister has just said. I have personal experience of pharmaceutical provision in the UK and I know that what she has just said is true. However,…07 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Human Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I can assure the Minister that I take my responsibilities in this very seriously. I know that many hon. Members here do too—including her, I am sure. But this is not just a case…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Thomas CookI have constituents who are due to travel on their holidays in October—holidays provided by a third party, booked using Thomas Cook travel agency services—but who have found out…25 Sept 2019HANSARDArtificial Intelligence in HealthcareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I thank the hon. Member for Crawley (Henry Smith) for securing this debate on a very important subject. I welcome…05 Sept 2019HANSARDHealthcare Staffing LevelsThe Secretary of State is in denial. There is a crisis in GP retention. In fact, there are now 1,200 fewer fully qualified permanent GPs than there were in 2010. Because of this,…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Drug Treatment ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Manchester, Withington (Jeff Smith) for bringing this debate on…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Drug Treatment ServicesDoes the Minister agree that, while we can argue about who should be responsible, as long as public health is the responsibility of local authorities, cutting their budgets is…16 Jul 2019