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Written Question
Nitrous Oxide: Misuse
Thursday 9th September 2021

Asked by: Alex Davies-Jones (Labour - Pontypridd)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many instances of (a) B12 deficiency and (b) anaemia have been attributed to nitrous oxide use in each year since 2015.

Answered by Jo Churchill

The information requested is not collected centrally.

Written Question
Nitrous Oxide: Misuse
Thursday 9th September 2021

Asked by: Alex Davies-Jones (Labour - Pontypridd)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many instances of neurological damage due to nitrous oxide use have been reported in each year since 2015.

Answered by Jo Churchill

The information requested is not collected centrally.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 19 Jul 2021
Cervical Screening

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Mr Pritchard, and I am incredibly grateful to be called to speak in this debate on a topic that, as colleagues may know, is extremely close to my heart. It is also a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 19 Jul 2021
Cervical Screening

"The hon. Member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West (Margaret Ferrier) talked about some of the challenges faced by the lesbian and bisexual community in accessing appointments, but we also need to recognise some of the challenges faced by our trans community, especially trans men, in accessing appointments. Many of them …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Jun 2021
Covid-Secure Borders

"I am grateful to be called in this debate and it is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield).

Time and again throughout the coronavirus crisis, we have seen delays, mistakes and U-turns from the Government. The shambolic last-minute approach to the border …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Jun 2021
Menopausal Symptoms: Support

"Diolch, Ms Ghani. It is an honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins). I am very grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) for securing a debate on this incredibly important issue, and I echo her comments on the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 May 2021
Dementia Action Week

"Members from across the House are making some excellent and emotive points, particularly on the impact that dementia can have on our elderly population and their loved ones across the UK.

As ever, our incredible social care workers across the country have played a vital role throughout the coronavirus pandemic. …..."
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Written Question
HIV Infection: Screening
Monday 29th March 2021

Asked by: Alex Davies-Jones (Labour - Pontypridd)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve the HIV testing rates in patients presenting with HIV indicator conditions in England.

Answered by Jo Churchill

HIV testing in England is currently provided through specialist sexual health services including on-line test kits and in some general practitioner practices and emergency departments. The Government recognises the importance of HIV testing to meet its commitment to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 and will consider issues relating to HIV testing as part of the development of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy and the HIV Action Plan, which we plan to publish in 2021.

Written Question
HIV Infection: Screening
Monday 29th March 2021

Asked by: Alex Davies-Jones (Labour - Pontypridd)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges on updating guidance on HIV indicator testing in line with NICE and BHIVA guidelines.

Answered by Jo Churchill

No specific discussions have been held with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. HIV testing in England is currently provided through specialist sexual health services including on-line test kits and in some general practitioner practices and emergency departments. The Government recognises the importance of HIV testing to meet its commitment to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 and will consider issues relating to HIV testing as part of the development of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy and the HIV Action Plan, which we plan to publish in 2021.

Written Question
Cervical Cancer: Screening
Monday 22nd March 2021

Asked by: Alex Davies-Jones (Labour - Pontypridd)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to review the Public Health England cervical screening programme guidance, particularly in reference to HIV testing for women presenting with cervical dysplasia.

Answered by Jo Churchill

There are no plans at present to review the cervical screening programme guidance to include human immunodeficiency virus testing in in colposcopy clinics, where further examination of the cervix is carried out.

Proposals to change an existing screening programme should be submitted to the United Kingdom National Screening Committee through its modification process, proposals are accepted throughout the year.

More information can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nsc-evidence-review-process/uk-nsc-evidence-review-process