All 1 Debates between Liz McInnes and Rebecca Pow

Coeliac Disease and Prescriptions

Debate between Liz McInnes and Rebecca Pow
Tuesday 1st November 2016

(8 years ago)

Westminster Hall
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Rebecca Pow Portrait Rebecca Pow
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Will the Minister give way?

Liz McInnes Portrait Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) (Lab)
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Will the Minister give way?

David Mowat Portrait David Mowat
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First to my hon. Friend, and then to the hon. Lady.

Rebecca Pow Portrait Rebecca Pow
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This is highly relevant. I, too, have been contacted by constituents who have suggested this voucher idea—that the bona fide coeliacs get the staples and so many vouchers a month, not for all their products, but for the bread, pasta and absolute staples.

Liz McInnes Portrait Liz McInnes
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Is the Minister aware that the annual cost per diagnosed patient of prescribing gluten-free food is £180 per year? Weigh that up against the cost of avoiding infertility, bowel cancer and osteoporosis. What is the obvious conclusion for any NHS professional?