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HANSARDNHS PensionsI have listened carefully to what the hon. Lady has just said, and she will want to listen to my next remarks, but I think she will reflect on the fact that a system of annual and…26 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS PensionsLet me make it clear that not only are the changes having an impact, they are likely to continue to have an impact. I recognise that; the hon. Gentleman will hear later in my…26 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS PensionsAs ever, Mr Gray, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair for this important debate, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Poole (Sir Robert Syms) on securing it. It…26 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS PensionsThe hon. Lady is right to make that point; as I said in my remarks about her speech, I recognise the impact on training. There is clearly concern that unless we address this…26 Jun 2019HANSARDJunior Doctor Contract: Exception ReportingThe hon. Gentleman is right: every exception report has to be addressed. Changing the rota is one possible outcome. He will recognise that there are other possible outcomes as…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Staff RetentionI thank my right hon. Friend for his welcome for the pensions proposals and the consultation. The Department has received initial advice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Staff RetentionI thank my right hon. Friend for his comments on saving the hospital department—that is very important. He is right to raise the important role of the nursing associates, who…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Staff RetentionThe hon. Lady knows that a wholly-owned subsidiary is created as a legal entity. It is 100% owned by NHS organisations. It is also the case that local trust board members sit on…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Staff RetentionThe hon. Gentleman is right—immigration has benefited the national health service. This Minister, this Secretary of State and this ministerial team celebrate the fact that global…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Funding: CambridgeshireNHS England is responsible for the allocation of resources to clinical commissioning groups. Funding is distributed on the basis of a weighted capitation formula informed by the…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Funding: CambridgeshireAs I pointed out to the hon. Gentleman last week, we recognise that historically, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG has received less funding per person than neighbouring CCGs,…18 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe House will not be surprised to know that the hon. Gentleman has raised this with me and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on a number of occasions. I am happy to…18 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I said in response to an earlier question, we are putting out a consultation on pensions that will allow for looking at a number of issues, including the taper.18 Jun 2019HANSARDJunior Doctor Contract: Exception ReportingOur junior doctors work incredibly hard caring for patients around the clock. We introduced exception reporting in 2016 and it has been a major step forward in ensuring safe…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Staff RetentionThe interim people plan sets out how the NHS will become a great employer with the culture and leadership needed to retain staff. NHS programmes to retain its highly talented…18 Jun 2019HANSARD University Hospital CoventryMy hon. Friend makes an important and valuable point, and as a result of this debate I pledge to write to the hospitals to ensure that the ongoing discussions between the various…13 Jun 2019HANSARD University Hospital CoventryIt would have been inappropriate for me to be involved in clinical discussions, but I hear what the hon. Gentleman says. Before we have that meeting, I will write to him on that…13 Jun 2019HANSARD University Hospital CoventryMy hon. Friend is assiduous in representing his constituents and making his points. As I have said, these discussions have not yet concluded, and it would be hugely inappropriate…13 Jun 2019HANSARD University Hospital CoventryI thank the hon. Member for Coventry South (Mr Cunningham) and congratulate him on securing this important debate. I thank the other Members who have contributed. I want to start…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG: Funding PressuresAll I have are the percentage increases in additional per capita funding for 2018-19 and 2019-20. I will seek inspiration to confirm the absolute totals, and if that inspiration…11 Jun 2019