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HANSARDHealth Bill (Sixteenth sitting)I should declare that I am an officer of the all-party parliamentary group for respiratory health. Clearly, a modern service framework is important, certainly for a constituency…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Seventeenth sitting)I am glad to hear that work is going on, but as the Minister may remember, work has been going on for a very long time—some Opposition Members may remember that past work. The…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Seventeenth sitting)I too want to see a strategy—a strong strategy—and I will continue to talk about that, but will the hon. Lady acknowledge that the strategy has been talked about since before the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fourteenth sitting)Some excellent points have been made about corridor care; I know that all of us want to see that improved. It is a serious issue for all of our residents, and the Minister and…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I just gently wanted to make that point.09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fourteenth sitting)rose —09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I want to touch on the point made by the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East in his intervention. We absolutely agree that the public are concerned with what we do for the future.…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that, as well as the physical aspects of health and extending life expectancy, we need to look at preventive measures for mental health? That will ensure…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I would point to examples such as in the north-east of England, where the work on smoking has been incredibly effective and still continues, and makes that real shift and change.…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I want to emphasise a point that has already been made, which is the positive impact of the agreement for people with rare and undiagnosed conditions. As the Minister will know, I…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Lewell. I listened with great interest to the hon. Member for Winchester talking about the new clauses; they have a great deal…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)As the Minister says, many people in this room have had experience of being a carer for a family member. She said that there is already a legal framework, but carers are clearly…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I recently held consultation meetings on the proposed SEND reforms in Blaydon and Consett. The message from parents was clear in both places: they wanted greater integration of…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution Rates6. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for crimes involving violence against women and girls.09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesIt is absolutely vital that victims are at the heart of our justice system. My Blaydon and Consett constituents know that for too long, the system has not been working for victims…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I was flattered to hear my comments on Second Reading quoted by the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham, but I think she has misunderstood me. My question to the Minister…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Tenth sitting)The Minister has pointed to some improvements. She will know there is real concern about parity of esteem between mental and physical health, including the ways that we measure…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Tenth sitting)I wonder whether, as part of that strategy, the Government will look at waiting times for mental health services, as we have heard of the considerable delays. That issue is…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Eleventh sitting)I thank the hon. Member for his clear summary, at the start of his speech, about what we are discussing, which is the regulations. He and other Members have rightly pointed out…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Bill (Sixth sitting)I wish to speak on clause 12 in the context of specialised commissioning. In my parliamentary work, I deal with a great number of rare disease communities and other specialised…25 Jun 2026