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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is absolutely right that unpaid carers are the lifeblood of our care system, and we pay tribute to them for the compassion that they show. I was very pleased…09 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that getting the link between high street optometrists and secondary care working more effectively is vital. That is why I was pleased to…09 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I have said to hon. Members across the House today, there is a fundamental challenge around the dental contract. Units of dental activity do not work as a way of incentivising…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDental Recruitment Incentive SchemeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that, as we know, there are areas in the country that are known as dental deserts. We have to fix that. It comes back to the fundamental issue…09 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsImportantly, we have the £102 million utilisation and modernisation fund to enable more GP primary care estate. We have also committed to delivering 120 more neighbourhood health…09 Jun 2026HANSARDPalliative and End-of-Life Care Modern Service Framework: Interim UpdateIn November 2025, I announced that the Government would develop a modern service framework for palliative care and end-of-life care in England. This MSF is one of the only six…04 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesMy hon. Friend makes a vital point. It appears that the Scottish Government are stuck in the analogue age, and we need digital solutions. I join him in encouraging the Scottish…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesI absolutely commit to writing to the hon. Gentleman with more detail. He raises some important points, and I will get back to him. The Government have always been clear that…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesWe do indeed have an excellent relationship. If the hon. Gentleman does not mind, I will go back into some of the discussions that we have been having and write to him with an…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour) on raising this important issue. The…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity Pharmacy Contractual Framework ConsultationI am pleased to announce that we have now concluded our consultation on the community pharmacy contractual framework for 2026-27. We have agreed with Community Pharmacy England…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDental Quality and Payment ReformI wish to update the House on the implementation of the quality and payment reforms to the NHS dentistry contract. This follows the Government’s 2025 public consultation on…21 May 2026HANSARDHealth and Social CareYes, that is the Government’s intention. Obviously, we have had some challenges in April around our hope that we could create 1,000 additional places. We have not been able to do…27 Apr 2026HANSARDHealth and Social CareThis Government have never committed to doubling medical school places. Obviously, we have had some challenges in April around our hope that we could create 1,000 additional…27 Apr 2026HANSARDHealth and Social CareSorry; I misunderstood the question. Yes, it is still our intention to double the number of medical school places. [ Official Report, 22 April 2026; Vol. 784, c. 134WH.] Written…27 Apr 2026HANSARDHealth and Social CareSorry; I misunderstood the question. This Government ha ve never committed to doubling medical school places. Maternity Care The following extract is from Health and Social Care…27 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I congratulate and thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (Peter Prinsley) for…22 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeThe workforce plan will be published this spring, so there is not too long to wait. It has taken a little longer than we initially hoped, but we think it is really important to…22 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeIt is worth highlighting that around 82% of applicants get their first preference. That is a significant improvement—it was 71% in 2023. We are taking steps in the right…22 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeYes, that is the Government’s intention. Obviously, we have had some challenges in April around our hope that we could create 1,000 additional places. We have not been able to do…22 Apr 2026