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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for all his work in this space. I reassure him that, to increase the uptake of STEM education by women and girls, we are funding programmes such as the…30 Nov 2022HANSARDHealth Disparities White PaperThis is the first Government to want to tackle health disparities, which have been in place for generations. It is true that a woman born in Blackpool can expect to live eight…30 Nov 2022HANSARDHealth Disparities White PaperThe Department continues to review how health disparities can be addressed. In relation to the health disparities White Paper, further information will be available in due course.30 Nov 2022HANSARDWomen in the WorkplaceI confirm the Government’s commitment to the empowerment of women in the workplace. Over the last few years, the number of women in full-time work has increased and the gender pay…30 Nov 2022HANSARDWomen in the WorkplaceI thank the hon. and learned Lady for her work in this space, which is vital. I point her to the private Member’s Bill on workplace harassment that the hon. Member for Bath (Wera…30 Nov 2022HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe Government have increased funding by 60% for community-based support focused primarily on male survivors, and we will update the supporting male victims statement in August…25 Nov 2022HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe Government have increased funding for community-based support focused primarily on male survivors, and we will update the supporting male victims statement in August this year…25 Nov 2022HANSARDManchester Mental Health Trust: Edenfield CentreYesterday, NHS England announced an independent review will be taking place regarding the unacceptable incidents that took place at the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust this…23 Nov 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I thank all hon. Members present for their forthright support for the Bill, which is echoed by the Government. As…23 Nov 2022HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI am very pleased to be able to join this year’s debate to celebrate International Men’s Day. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting this debate so that we can join…17 Nov 2022HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI am very happy to discuss that with my hon. Friend. He might be pleased to know that there are mental health first aiders on the floors of the Department of Health and Social…17 Nov 2022HANSARDHealth and Social CareNHS England has commissioned a system-wide investigation into the safety and quality of services across the board, particularly around children and adolescent mental health…07 Nov 2022HANSARDHealth and Social CareNHS England has commissioned a system-wide investigation into the safety and quality of services at the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust , particularly around…07 Nov 2022HANSARD Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health UnitsI am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising this important question. Everyone in any mental health facility is entitled to high-quality care and treatment and should be kept safe…03 Nov 2022HANSARD Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health UnitsThe hon. Member is right and that is why I want to review at a national level. We are seeing a number of cases coming forward of unacceptable care in in-patient facilities. As…03 Nov 2022HANSARD Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health UnitsI thank the hon. Lady for making those points. As she knows, one of the facilities was closed in 2019 because of failing inspections and it has since reopened under another…03 Nov 2022HANSARD Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health UnitsThe Secretary of State will be having discussions around the autumn statement with colleagues not just in local government but across Departments. The failings that we have seen…03 Nov 2022HANSARD Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health UnitsI want to reassure hon. and right hon. Members across the House that mental health is not seen as a poor relation by this Government. We are investing record levels of funding in…03 Nov 2022HANSARD Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health UnitsI thank the Father of the House for his very important point, because staff shortages often contribute to some of the failings we have seen. We are aiming to recruit 27,000 more…03 Nov 2022HANSARD Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health UnitsMay I put on record my thanks to the hon. Gentleman for all he has done in raising these issues and supporting families? He is right. One area of concern with mental health…03 Nov 2022