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HANSARDWhistleblowingI am conscious that I am trying the patience of the Deputy Speaker, and I need to get to the conclusion of my remarks. The brilliant organisation Protect highlights the fact that…03 Jul 2019HANSARDWhistleblowingDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the sense one gets from the FCA is that it regards these people as irritants—troublemakers? The people who investigate the allegations of…03 Jul 2019HANSARDWhistleblowingThe hon. Gentleman is making an excellent speech. It was good to work with him in applying for this debate. We have heard about cases in the public sector, such as the one the…03 Jul 2019HANSARDWhistleblowingIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the contract between Health Education England and the trusts, which demonstrates the degree of control that Health Education England has over the…03 Jul 2019HANSARDWhistleblowingI thank the Minister for her very kind comments. I am sure she will come to this, but would she agree to meet us to discuss the case for a review, because I think a review of the…03 Jul 2019HANSARDWhistleblowingShockingly, the BMA abandoned him, and that is a story in itself, which needs exploring further. Not just in the NHS but across the economy, people are often literally on their…03 Jul 2019HANSARDWhistleblowingThis has been a remarkably well informed debate, and it is striking that a complete unanimity of view has been presented to the Minister that the law at the moment is not…03 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS Long-Term Plan: ImplementationThe Secretary of State may remember that I brought a group of mental health reformers to see him, to make the case for culture change in mental health services to address clear…01 Jul 2019HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetThank you very much indeed, Mr Speaker. I warmly welcome this statement. It is a significant milestone, but does the Secretary of State agree that we now need to significantly…12 Jun 2019HANSARD Whorlton HallI thank the Minister for that response. Last night’s “Panorama” was deeply shocking and particularly distressing for any family who have a loved one in an institution and are…23 May 2019HANSARD Whorlton Hall(Urgent Question) : To ask the Minister if she will make a statement on the treatment of people with learning disabilities and complex needs at Whorlton Hall.23 May 2019HANSARD Debt Collection LettersI appreciate the Minister’s constructive response. As an ex-lawyer, I think it is perfectly possible to address the real mischief here by adapting the letter using more…21 May 2019HANSARD Debt Collection LettersI beg to move, That this House has considered the content of debt collection letters. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I have been working with the…21 May 2019HANSARD Debt Collection LettersThe hon. Gentleman goes to the heart of what I am proposing. I will expand on the point he made. Debt collection letters, like the ones received by Paul and Jerome, often include…21 May 2019HANSARD Debt Collection LettersThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. The guidance we had from organisations before the debate makes the point that the letters are often lengthy. People in a state of anxiety and…21 May 2019HANSARDMedical Cannabis under PrescriptionAnd licensing?20 May 2019HANSARDMedical Cannabis under PrescriptionI agree with the points the right hon. Gentleman is making, but the fact that the one prescription that has been issued has been through the Home Office raises an important point:…20 May 2019HANSARDMedical Cannabis under Prescriptionrose —20 May 2019HANSARDMedical Cannabis under PrescriptionIn response to another intervention, the right hon. Gentleman indicated that there is a degree of resistance within the NHS and among clinicians, but does he agree that this is…20 May 2019HANSARDMedical Cannabis under PrescriptionWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?20 May 2019