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HANSARDNursing Bursaries4. Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on funding for nursing bursaries for those studying in Scotland.24 Jan 2024HANSARD Tributes to Sir Tony LloydI met Tony when we became corridor neighbours after his 2017 election, but I knew of his reputation and was somewhat in awe of it. When I worked with him, my Irish-Mancunian Aunt…23 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS: Winter PressuresThe Secretary of State has said that preparation for winter started last January, but 54% of A&E departments were still rated inadequate or needing improvement in December,…23 Jan 2024HANSARD Funded ChildcareGood-quality childcare is a crucial economic infrastructure issue for parents now and the education of children in the future, which is why we need it, but the system is too…22 Jan 2024HANSARDCOP10: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco ControlIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr Vickers. I understand that this is the third debate this week about tobacco and vaping, so the subject is…18 Jan 2024HANSARDCOP10: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco ControlI am sure the right hon. Gentleman took great notice of the Labour party conference, where we announced a ban on targeting, and advertising and marketing to, young people. We…18 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Caroline. I thank the Minister and his officials for meeting me in advance of today’s sitting, and for the courtesy they…17 Jan 2024HANSARD New Dementia TreatmentsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship this afternoon, Mr Sharma. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting this debate. I pay tribute to work of the right…11 Jan 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ5. In Bristol South, around a third of children live in poverty, most of them in working households. It is about the same as in Tamworth, where the Conservative candidate for…18 Oct 2023HANSARDRAAC in HospitalsNot only are the hospital buildings crumbling after 13 years of neglect, creating huge capacity challenges; it seems that those still standing do not have enough beds. As we heard…17 Oct 2023HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillWill the Minister give way?17 Oct 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt has been a very stressful week for parents worried about their children returning to schools and whether they are safe. Now I understand that the list produced by the…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his clarification about that, which adds to the trauma that people are living with. A genetic test can confirm the diagnosis, and we expect to…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaIt is a pleasure to be here this afternoon. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting the debate and pay tribute to the right hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike…07 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Nokes. The Opposition are supporting the regulations because they clearly represent the right thing to do for patients and…05 Sept 2023HANSARDPolice Service of Northern Ireland: Security and Data Protection BreachI was in Northern Ireland during the week after the breach, and the fact that officers continued to go out and go about their duties is a testament to them and their service.…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Health and Social Care WorkforceI thank the Backbench Business Committee for scheduling this debate and the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) for his opening comments. I also thank the right hon. Member…13 Jul 2023HANSARDPharmacy ServicesPeople across the country rely on local, accessible pharmacies, but whether it is high street closures or supply problems leading to the absurd situation where women are phoning…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Bladder and Bowel Continence CareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I commend the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous) on this comprehensive and moving debate. He…29 Jun 2023HANSARD Migration and Economic Development PartnershipWe have learned a few things today: first, that the Home Secretary respects the courts, for which we should be grateful; secondly, that after 13 years the Government have a rigged…29 Jun 2023