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HANSARDHuman Genomic Data: SafeguardingThis is a joint statement made with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Human genomic data drives medical and scientific breakthroughs that benefit people by…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareWith respect, I am going to answer the questions that have been put to me by many hon. Members, and I am coming to the impact assessment. We have been clear that the estimated…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareI am trying to get through all these questions as quickly as I can. I will give way to the hon. Gentleman shortly. On the VPAG changes and rebates, alongside changes to NICE…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareI recognise the Committee’s request for the impact assessment, but the analysis is scenario-based, contains commercially sensitive assumptions and remains linked to live policy…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareI will try to answer all the questions that have been put to me in the short time I have. First, I am grateful for the contributions made by hon. Members, and I thank the Chair of…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Diethylstilbestrol: Intergenerational ImpactI am grateful for the opportunity to respond to this important debate on the intergenerational impact of diethylstilbestrol on women. I begin by applauding the perseverance of my…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Diethylstilbestrol: Intergenerational ImpactI thank the hon. Member for her question, and pay tribute to Helen. My hon. Friend mentioned this important issue. While there may be 600 women out there, there are many, many…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Mental Health: Parity of EsteemI absolutely agree. That is the responsibility of the ICBs, which have been informed that they must make sure that waiting lists come down. We know that we need to go further. We…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Mental Health: Parity of EsteemMy hon. Friend is absolutely right; this is a great pilot, and there are some real, huge successes. The Government must learn from the impact that the hubs will have, and of…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Mental Health: Parity of EsteemIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon and Consett (Liz Twist) for securing this important debate,…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Mental Health: Parity of EsteemI thank the hon. Gentleman for mentioning the wraparound care in Winchester citizens advice bureau. We need the local health ecosystem to partner with initiatives in the voluntary…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care HomesI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Richard Quigley) for raising this very important issue, and I recognise the deeply concerning experiences that…16 Jun 2026HANSARDSuicide Prevention StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important question, and I pay tribute to Emma. In the renewed women’s health strategy, we have committed to improving mental health support…09 Jun 2026HANSARDMen’s Mental Health Care: North-west EnglandI warmly welcome my hon. Friend’s report and thank her for all her work on behalf of her constituents. Locally, NHS and council partners are supporting delivery through services…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSuicide Prevention StrategyFirst, I commend my hon. Friend for her tireless campaigning to improve mental health and prevent suicides—I know this is personal for her. We have made progress on implementing…09 Jun 2026HANSARDMen’s Mental Health Care: North-west EnglandWe know that men are less likely to seek mental health support and that suicide rates are higher in men, and we are taking action to address that. Through our men’s health…09 Jun 2026HANSARDCross-border HealthcareThe Government are committed to ensuring patients can access timely, high-quality care wherever they live in the United Kingdom, while recognising ongoing challenges. We are…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSuicide Prevention StrategyThe hon. Lady raises some important challenges, and the women’s mental health strategy will deal with some of them. Work is under way to develop a more comprehensive offer to…09 Jun 2026HANSARDCross-border HealthcareI am aware of the concerns that the hon. Member raises. NHS organisations on both sides of the border are working together to improve access for patients. NHS England is working…09 Jun 2026HANSARDCross-border HealthcareI would welcome a meeting with the hon. Member. As he knows, decisions about waiting list management in Wales are matters for the Welsh Government, but I agree that patients in…09 Jun 2026