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HANSARDMaternity ServicesI pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s work in this place. She will be pleased to know that we are rolling out perinatal pelvic health services in every part of England, which should…05 Dec 2023HANSARDAccess to Mental Health ServicesThe hon. Member is absolutely right: we know that in Sussex we have higher rates of mental health illness than in many other parts of the country, with a 15% increase in Sussex…05 Dec 2023HANSARDMaternity ServicesThe hon. Lady has touched on three inquiries. The Ockenden inquiry covered the period from 2000 to 2019, the Kirkup review covered the period from 2009 to 2020 and the Morecambe…05 Dec 2023HANSARDMaternity ServicesThe hon. Lady may not have listened to my first answer. We have increased the number of midwives—it is up 14% since 2010—and increased the number of midwifery training places by…05 Dec 2023HANSARDFuture Pandemic PreparednessFirst, early indications show that the respiratory illnesses in China are likely to be due to increasing levels of endemic infection. These are normal infections but at a higher…05 Dec 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Impact on Mental HealthI have outlined some of the financial support that the Government have given during covid and the cost of living pressures. I also point to schemes that the Treasury has rolled…05 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I pay tribute to the hon. Lady for her work on the all-party parliamentary group on suicide and self-harm prevention? She knows that financial difficulty is a priority area in…05 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss that specific issue. We are doing a piece of work on a capital survey of all maternity units as well as working with the CQC on how…05 Dec 2023HANSARDAccess to Mental Health ServicesIt remains our intention to bring forward a mental health Bill when parliamentary time allows. We have the draft Mental Health Bill, which we have put through pre-legislative…05 Dec 2023HANSARDMaternity ServicesSince 2021, we have invested an additional £165 million a year to improve maternity neonatal care; next year, that figure will rise to £186 million. That investment is leading to…05 Dec 2023HANSARDWomen and EqualitiesThe theme of this year’s International Men’s Day is zero male suicide. The latest data we have from the Office for National Statistics tells us that men account for around three…29 Nov 2023HANSARDWomen and EqualitiesThe theme of this year’s International Men’s Day is zero male suicide. The latest data we have from the Office for National Statistics tells us that men account for around three…29 Nov 2023HANSARD Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers and Cosmetic Clinics: LicensingI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) on securing this important debate and reiterate the Government’s commitment to improving patient safety in…28 Nov 2023HANSARDFuller Inquiry ReportToday the report of the independent inquiry into the issues raised by the David Fuller case has been published. Sir Jonathan Michael updated the victims’ families earlier today.…28 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023Certainly. I will come in a moment to the standards we are changing to meet those concerns. First, under the new regulations, from 1 January 2024, in order to enter the private…22 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023Let me respond to the questions from the shadow Minister. Currently, we have enough testing capability. Testing providers that are already accredited by the current system will…22 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision)…22 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Men's DayI will not, because my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley needs time to respond. I hope that, in showcasing some of the work we are doing, I have demonstrated how seriously we…21 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Men's DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. May I start by saying how pleased I am to participate in today’s debate? The theme of this year’s International Men’s…21 Nov 2023HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Monitor ReportToday the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its report, “The Equality and Human Rights Monitor 2023.” The report can be found on the EHRC website later…16 Nov 2023