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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have a proud record on combating air pollution. The hon. Gentleman is right to raise the ongoing challenges of that, and I know that the Government, including the…19 Oct 2021HANSARDNHS CapacityMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the importance of mental health. He will know that one of the unintended consequences of the lockdowns is that, sadly, there were more cases…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, let me say that our GPs have done a phenomenal job during the pandemic. The nation really cannot thank them enough for what they did during the pandemic and what they…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right to raise this issue. Whether it is for treatment for cancer or other illnesses, we do need more clinicians in the NHS. On meeting the ongoing demand, I…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to raise the importance of mental health and suicide. This is important, and I listened carefully to what he said. He knows that pharmacology already plays…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)My hon. Friend will know that there are numerous measures that the Government are planning to retain. To do proper justice to his question, I would have to go through them one by…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have a plan for both the pandemic and other challenges over the winter, which we set out in detail. I remind the hon. Lady that we do not charge for lateral flow tests.19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend speaks with real experience, especially on tough winters for the NHS, and he highlights shortages across the NHS. He mentions 999 callers. There is a huge…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that in terms of the pandemic we are very focused on vaccinations, treatments and testing. She is right to raise the importance of testing and surveillance…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)In our response to the pandemic, we have set out clearly our plan for the autumn and winter; I have certainly done so in the House. We certainly expect more pressure as we head…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to raise the extra pressures that Kirklees is seeing. Public health officials and local council members are doing everything they can. Extra support is…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn terms of the challenges of the pandemic and the challenges more generally over winter, the Government have set out a detailed plan. It depends very much on vaccinations,…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes.19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman will know that the gaps between vaccinations, especially for different people in different groups, is a decision that the Government would be advised on by the…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of the reasons that our country has one of the most successful vaccination programmes in the world has been the efforts of my right hon. Friend, and I want to take this…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are ramping it up. I can tell the hon. Lady that to make the most of half-term next week, we will be opening up the national booking service to all 12 and 15-year-olds to have…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)I understand my right hon. Friend’s concerns and, rightly, many people across the House share those concerns. He will know that when the original Bill was brought to Parliament,…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBlood Donor Selection CriteriaI would like to inform the House about changes that the Government will be making to the blood donor selection criteria. This announcement forms part of the wider steps the…18 Oct 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareThere are commercial reasons why we have cancelled the contract, but I can tell her that it was also clear to us that the vaccine in question that the company was developing has…16 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareThere are commercial reasons why we have cancelled the contract, but I can tell her that it was also clear to us that the vaccine in question that the company was developing would…16 Sept 2021