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HANSARDObesityI am glad that my hon. Friend mentions CRUK, which has launched a powerful new marketing campaign that Members will see around Westminster and in the media over the rest of this…15 Jan 2019HANSARDObesityThis Government are taking bold, world-leading action on child obesity that meets the scale of the challenge that we face. We have a soft drinks industry levy, a sugar reduction…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRare Diseases and CancerOur much-mentioned new plan sets out the clear ambition to diagnose three quarters of all cancers at an early stage—up from half today.15 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, they are still very much available. People should make an appointment through their GP or their wonderful pharmacist.15 Jan 2019HANSARDCannabis-based Products: Medicinal UseThe Government acted swiftly to change the law to allow cannabis-based products to be prescribed for those patients who might benefit, with advice from the chief medical officer…15 Jan 2019HANSARDDiabetesWe were so close.09 Jan 2019HANSARDDiabetesIt is nice to see you in the Chair, Mr Robertson. I thank all Members for their contributions and my right hon. Friend the Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John…09 Jan 2019HANSARDDiabetesVery briefly—be quick.09 Jan 2019HANSARDDiabetesOf course I will look at it. I talk to Public Health England regularly about all these matters, and I take my right hon. Friend’s challenge on board. In the time that we have, I…09 Jan 2019HANSARDDiabetesNot only do I agree with my hon. Friend, but the company would agree with him. It is very aware of how much pressure that I and the Government are putting on it to change its…09 Jan 2019HANSARDCancer Workforce and Early DiagnosisOkay. I will have to close. There is a lot of ambition in the long-term plan, which some people have very kindly said I may have had something to do with. That may be so. However,…08 Jan 2019HANSARDCancer Workforce and Early DiagnosisI will, but it will mean that other Members will not get a response.08 Jan 2019HANSARDCancer Workforce and Early DiagnosisThat was very decisive of you, Mr Howarth. It is quite cold in here, but the ministerial radiator next to me is doing very nicely. Note to the Box: must get radiator for shadow…08 Jan 2019HANSARDCancer Workforce and Early DiagnosisYes. That is why the House gave all upper-tier local authorities the power to be effective public health authorities with ring-fenced public health budgets—£16 billion during this…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Tobacco Products and Public HealthIn conclusion, Madam Deputy Speaker, taking my lead from your look—Members will have a chance to contribute—this instrument constitutes a necessary measure to ensure that our…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Tobacco Products and Public HealthI will briefly address some of the points that have been raised. The hon. Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson) says she hopes that no-deal contingency will not…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Tobacco Products and Public HealthHappy new year, Mr Deputy Speaker. I beg to move, That the draft Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, which were laid…07 Jan 2019