Debates between Victoria Atkins and Cat Smith during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Victoria Atkins and Cat Smith
Tuesday 23rd January 2024

(9 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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I am delighted that the House is as happy about that expansion as the hon. Gentleman and I are. I will meet him to go through his plans, because I know how carefully he has campaigned for this important asset in his constituency.

Cat Smith Portrait Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab)
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T9. In the early hours of Friday morning, I arrived at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary with my sick son in an ambulance. As we walked past trolleys in the corridor, the nurse who was treating him said, “Our A&E unit is too small. We were promised a new hospital four years ago, but I think they have forgotten about us.” Can the Secretary of State tell that nurse, my constituent, whether we have indeed forgotten about that new hospital?

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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The hon. Lady is aware of my knowledge not only of that hospital, but of her local area. I will look into this matter for her, because I want to ensure that the good people of Lancashire, Mr Speaker, are looked after as we would all hope and expect.