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HANSARDHealth Bill (Sixteenth sitting)This is an important debate, as many of them are today. I understand that waiting for a cancer diagnosis, as I have had to do myself, is very stressful. The national cancer plan…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Seventeenth sitting)I think that was yet another addition to the hon. Lady’s speech. Initially, she asked whether I recognised the cancel culture in this area. I have already alluded to, absolutely,…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Sixteenth sitting)That is why it is important that we look at what is actually happening on the ground and how we are moving forward. We are committed to supporting this cohort, and particularly…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Sixteenth sitting)I was going to outline the points, but I am happy to give way if the hon. Lady wants.16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Sixteenth sitting)The Government of course recognise the importance of clarity and assurance as we undertake this significant transformation, including on how functions, governance and the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Sixteenth sitting)I will partly agree with the Opposition to start off with: they are absolutely right that osteoporosis is a really important issue, particularly for older women. The hon. Member…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Pension Scheme: McCloud RemedyOn 21 May 2026 I issued a written statement to update the House on progress on delivering the McCloud remedy for affected members of the NHS pension scheme. The delivery of the…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)The shadow Minister is tempting me to divert away from addressing the main point, but I will take her point on board. I am glad that the Conservatives do not oppose the principle…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)There is a long priority list for MSFs that was left by the last Government for different reasons. There are lots of things will bring down MSK waiting lists, such as more…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I understand the intent of the hon. Member for North Shropshire and her commitment to parliamentary scrutiny, as well as that of her hon. Friend the Member for Oxford West and…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I am happy to talk about the impact of trade arrangements on NHS spending and how arrangements are scrutinised by Parliament. I am grateful to the Liberal Democrats for the new…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for his expertise and that work on the Home Affairs Committee. Again, it shows the Committee the wide range of work that goes on. Of course, many hon.…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Lewell. I will speak first to new clause 84, tabled by the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham. I reconfirm the Government’s…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)My hon. Friend clearly highlights the advantages for his constituents and the importance, particularly for that university and universities across the country, of such…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)My hon. Friend has been a strong campaigner. His health community has a lot of problems, as he well knows, but he is always there first, challenging me about the challenges in his…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I am not party to the negotiations. That is above my pay grade, like the conversation yesterday that the hon. Gentleman alluded to. I will get back to him on any outstanding…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)Well, I thank the hon. Member for her support. As I said, I did not expect that people here present, who understand the impact of that work, were the ones who were thwarting that.…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)Again, this is an area of work that my hon. Friend has led on for many years, as I have seen, often when many others have not been around to support it. With so many organisations…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I thank my hon. Friend. That is indeed one of the ways in which, working through the DWP and across Government, we have sought to bring in, as my hon. Friend the Member for…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I was just moving on to talk about some of the work beyond the legislative framework. Beyond the legislative framework, our focus is on delivering practical improvements because,…09 Jul 2026