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HANSARDHigh-Caffeine Energy Drinks: Age RestrictionsToday I am publishing the Government response to the consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children in England. The Government have decided to…16 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth of Children and Young PeopleThe Government are committed to making this generation of children the healthiest ever, as set out in our 10-year health plan. That is why we are investing £200 million to…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth of Children and Young PeopleI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting this important work in her constituency. Initiatives such as those by Ferrero and SC Johnson complement the action that this Government are…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth of Children and Young PeopleAs the right hon. Gentleman will be aware, a White Paper on SEND is out for discussion. The Government will be looking at improving assessment, diagnosis and support for all…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth of Children and Young PeopleIt was an absolute pleasure to join my hon. Friend at the event yesterday to meet campaigners and to mark Disability Pride Month. We are committed to ensuring that no matter where…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth of Children and Young PeopleAs I am sure the hon. Lady is aware, the most common reason for children aged five to nine to be admitted to hospitals is tooth decay. That is why since 2025-26, £21.5 million has…14 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme HeatHeatwaves place additional pressure on hospitals, and we commend NHS staff for their continued professionalism in recent weeks. Our 10-year capital plan committed to renew our…14 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme HeatThe new hospital programme’s standardised design is incorporating climate adaption plans. All new build neighbourhood health centres will be required to undertake a climate change…14 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme HeatMy hon. Friend is right that health infrastructure must be equipped to deal with these heatwaves, which are not just happening on the odd occasion—they definitely look like they…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Inequalities: StaffordshireThe health inequalities that exist in our country, including in Staffordshire, are an intolerable injustice. The Government are taking action to tackle them. From the Tobacco and…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLung Cancer Screening ProgrammeThe lung cancer screening programme is already making a difference by helping to find lung cancers earlier, when they are easier to treat. By focusing first on areas with the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLung Cancer Screening ProgrammeThe NHS lung cancer screening programme has clear national protocols and quality assurance arrangements to ensure that clinically significant incidental findings are reported,…14 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme HeatAll employers have a legal duty to ensure a reasonable temperature for indoor workplaces. The Health and Safety Executive is planning to consult on proposed changes to the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme HeatAll NHS trusts and adult social care providers are required to have robust business continuity plans in place to respond to adverse weather events. The Department of Health and…14 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme HeatWe are the first Government in history to commit to publishing data on corridor care. In order to know what needs to be done, we need to know the size of the problem. We have…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Inequalities: StaffordshireI thank my hon. Friend for his question and his good wishes. Improving air quality is a core part of the Government’s shift from treatment to prevention in our 10-year health…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Inequalities: StaffordshireAs the hon. Lady knows, we are putting the patient voice right at the heart of the health service, so although she may say that we are scrapping something, we are actually going…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHealth Inequalities: StaffordshireI know that the hon. Lady has asked me about the 10-year workforce plan on many occasions, and it will be out shortly. In that plan, she will see that we are prioritising British…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLung Cancer Screening ProgrammeI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the excellent work of Hull University teaching hospital and Chiesi. The NHS has delivered spirometry tests in community settings, including…14 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWomen have been dismissed for far too long, and that must change. The renewed women’s health strategy commits to redesigning clinical pathways for heavy periods and pelvic pain in…14 Jul 2026