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HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsCan the Minister assure us that, if funding is achieved for such a pilot and the training is shown to be beneficial, the Government will commit to universal provision?03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her expertise in that technology, and such things can be used in combination with a class setting and training to support existing knowledge. I…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsThat is an important point. I have been on the receiving end of that with a family member, waiting for an ambulance and listening to instructions. Nevertheless, I appreciate that…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that important intervention. I shall certainly speak with a loud voice about the subject in my constituency, and I encourage all Members to…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPrescription Charges: AsthmaI miss the former Minister, the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine), but commend him for his principled stance. The Minister is missing the point on prescription charges. It…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)I made the point that, in future, there may be a place for such arrangements, but does the hon. Gentleman accept that time is so short, given the urgency of getting something in…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)The hon. Lady makes an important point. I was referring to the fact identified by the Public Accounts Committee in its concerns about collecting what is due, but I take her point…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)I rise to support the Lords amendments before us. I thank all the Members who have worked on the Bill at various stages and the staff of the House, who have provided invaluable…26 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)I think the objections raised by the Labour party in the past were based on the methodology used and the potential abuse of personal data, but we would fully support an efficient…26 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Health and Social CareI hear what the Minister says about making his best efforts to ensure that there is no interruption of supply. However, does he accept that, as of yesterday, health professionals…19 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Health and Social CareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Argyll and Bute (Brendan O’Hara) for bringing this time-sensitive subject to the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Health and Social CareI absolutely agree. We cannot dismiss concerns just because we do not like their implications; it would be irresponsible to do so. Delivery into the UK is currently a just-in-time…19 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Health and Social CareThe hon. Lady makes a really important point. I would be the first to speak up for the skills of community pharmacists, but that measure is a passing of the buck. It does not put…19 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Health and Social CareWill the Minister very quickly give way on that point?19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Labour leaders of Burnley and Hyndburn Borough Councils have joined Conservative leaders of Pendle Borough Council and Lancashire County Council to raise their serious…04 Mar 2019HANSARDJammu and KashmirThe Minister’s focus on the human rights of the people of Kashmir is genuinely welcome, but the fact remains that the humanitarian crisis has been raging in Kashmir for decades,…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Young Carers SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Owen. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield) for securing this debate and for his…12 Feb 2019HANSARD[P002354]I rise to present a petition in the same terms on behalf of six outstanding nursery schools of Burnley. The petition of the parents, carers, staff and governors of Whitegate…05 Feb 2019HANSARDChildren with Life-limiting ConditionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing a debate on this very important subject.…29 Jan 2019HANSARDChildren with Life-limiting ConditionsDoes the Minister agree that the 49,000 babies, children and young people who have been diagnosed with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions would all benefit from a…29 Jan 2019