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HANSARDClimate Change: Impact on Food PricesFood prices depend on a range of factors, which have recently included Russia’s war in Ukraine and the subsequent energy price rises. Supporting our world-class farmers and food…07 Dec 2023HANSARDFood SecurityStrengthening food security by supporting world-class farmers and food producers is a top priority for this Government. We produce 60% of the food we consume, and food is one of…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe can go one better than that, in that we have already brought forward measures that allow the regulator, Ofwat, to take action, alongside tougher penalties, now with unlimited…07 Dec 2023HANSARDRed Tractor Assurance SchemeI can give my hon. Friend a very strong assurance on that front. Supporting British farmers is my No. 1 priority. Indeed, with the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries in the…07 Dec 2023HANSARDFlooding: Management of WaterwaysI am sure the whole House extends our condolences on the sad loss of Mrs Gilbert. Our investment in flood asset maintenance is up by £220 million. As I said, the previous six-year…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAnimal welfare is an extremely important issue. That is why we introduced the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill in the King’s Speech. We were only able to do that because of…07 Dec 2023HANSARDRestoring our Natural HeritageTackling climate change and restoring nature go hand in hand. As we prepare for the next international climate discussion at COP28, today we are delivering a package of measures…29 Nov 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareMy hon. Friend raises an important point, and I know she has secured a debate in the House this week to further explore these issues. She will be aware that there has been a 13%…07 Nov 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareMy hon. Friend raises an important point, and I know she has secured a debate in the House this week to further explore these issues. She will be aware that the long-term…07 Nov 2023HANSARDThirlwall Inquiry UpdateI am today announcing the terms of reference for the Thirlwall inquiry into the wider circumstances around what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital, following the…19 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, may I welcome Opposition Front-Bench Members to their new roles, as there have been changes since we last met? Since then, we have launched a new £30 million fund to speed…17 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat shows just how divorced the SNP line of questioning is from the reality of funding. The funding for mental health is £2.3 billion more this year than it was four years ago.…17 Oct 2023HANSARDRAAC in HospitalsFirst, we have got more than £1 billion of investment in an additional 5,000 permanent beds going into the NHS estate as part of our urgent and emergency care recovery programme.…17 Oct 2023HANSARDCardiovascular Disease PreventionWe are making the most significant public health intervention in a generation by creating a smoke-free generation. To put that in context, every five cigarettes a day increases…17 Oct 2023HANSARDRAAC in HospitalsIt is always a pleasure to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency. He highlights a good illustration of how the national programme is working, backed with that £700 million of…17 Oct 2023HANSARDCardiovascular Disease PreventionAs my hon. Friend knows, there is no agreed definition for ultra-high processed food. As a general principle, I do not think we should be taxing and banning things—smoking is an…17 Oct 2023HANSARDRAAC in HospitalsWe are determined to address the safety issues caused by RAAC. We are prioritising the seven worst-affected hospitals and have a fund of just under £700 million covering the…17 Oct 2023HANSARDRAAC in HospitalsThe hon. Member raises an interesting point about asbestos, because much of the NHS estate dates from a time when asbestos was widely used. Of course, asbestos is considered safe…17 Oct 2023HANSARDCardiovascular Disease PreventionIt is always important to follow the science. That is why, at the G20, Health Ministers agreed to look at the various research being done in multiple countries, particularly on…17 Oct 2023HANSARDAccess to Primary CareOur primary care recovery plan supports GP practices in addressing the 8 am rush for appointments, cutting bureaucracy for GPs and expanding community pharmacy services. We have…17 Oct 2023