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HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusThe process of contacting those who have been in contact with the two people who have so far tested positive for the virus is rapid and ongoing—it is a matter of days to complete…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusCurrently, there is no further need for the draw-down of funding. However, conversations with the Treasury have taken place to ensure that all the funding that is necessary will…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusOne part of that is true and another is sadly not, in that it is no longer “if” it comes to this country—it is here. However, the thrust of what my hon. Friend says is absolutely…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusWe have clearly communicated advice to all GPs and published it. I will not repeat it here, because what matters is that people follow the precise clinical guidelines set out by…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusI agree with the hon. Lady that through experiencing a challenge such as this, when things are moving fast and information flows very quickly, we can always improve the way in…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusYes, absolutely. We are to hold a briefing with the lead Minister and the chief medical officer that is open to all MPs from across the House, so they can put questions directly…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusI have not seen that report, but I will look into it.03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusThe first thing people can do is ring 111, or look on the Public Health England website and the NHS website, which includes links. Critically, people should not go to A& E or to…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusYes, I would be happy to make that commitment. As the hon. Member may know, I was born and brought up in Chester; the Wirral is but a stone’s throw away. I wish to add Wirral…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusMy hon. Friend is right, and I am sure we can do yet more. Today, we put an extra £20 million into the global effort, and the UK is playing a huge international role. As I said in…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusI called the hon. Member whose constituency includes Arrowe Park. This was a very fast-moving situation, so being in contact with the local MP was incredibly important.…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusThe engagement with the devolved Administrations has been incredibly important in this so far, and will continue to be. Each of the devolved nations has a chief medical officer,…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusI join my hon. Friend in thanking all those who are doing important work. We are of course working with the Chinese Government and we offer all support that they need. This is…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusNick? It is not “Room 101”, Mr Speaker. With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the ongoing situation with the Wuhan coronavirus. On Friday, the chief…03 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusI will try to answer all the shadow Secretary of State’s questions, not least because I want to pay tribute to him for his balanced and reasonable approach in tackling what is…03 Feb 2020HANSARD Speaker’s Statement: Select Committee ChairsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Earlier this week at Health questions, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chelsea and Fulham (Greg Hands) raised a question about scaremongering…29 Jan 2020HANSARD Speaker’s Statement: Select Committee ChairsI am very happy to retract that and I hope that this will be the end of the matter.29 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course, it is incredibly important that we have appropriate measures in place for those who return from China—not only those returning from outside Wuhan, but those returning…28 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do not need to, because we are clear that there is an increase in the spending power of local authorities and in the public health grant.28 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social Care (Buckinghamshire)Yes, my hon. Friend is spot on. We recognise the need for a multi-year capital settlement in the NHS to support exactly that sort of planning and to modernise, and the Treasury…28 Jan 2020