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Written Question
Antidepressants: Young People
Monday 9th September 2019

Asked by: Andrew Griffiths (Conservative - Burton)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the estimated cost is of prescribing anti-depressants to people aged under 21 years old in each year since 2010.

Answered by Nadine Dorries

The requested information is attached.


Written Question
Cancer: Screening
Monday 9th September 2019

Asked by: Andrew Griffiths (Conservative - Burton)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure the full NHS People Plan will tackle shortages in the imaging and diagnostic workforce in order to achieve the ambition in the NHS Long Term Plan to increase cancer screening uptake.

Answered by Jo Churchill

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.


Written Question
Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
Monday 9th September 2019

Asked by: Andrew Griffiths (Conservative - Burton)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is for access to cognitive behavioural therapy and talking therapy for under 18 year olds, by clinical commissioning group.

Answered by Nadine Dorries

This information is not collected centrally.


Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 05 Sep 2019
Hernia Mesh in Men

"I join the debate late on, but perhaps I can be the example the Minister is looking for. I had a double hernia just a few months ago that was treated at Queen’s Hospital in my constituency, where I received fantastic care. Mesh was used to repair a double hernia, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 05 Sep 2019
Hernia Mesh in Men

"I had exactly that conversation: it was my choice whether I had an operation and how I managed it. Also, it was just four months between seeing my GP and having the keyhole surgery at my local hospital, which took an afternoon. The service at the hospital was brilliant; I …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Sep 2019
Suicide Risk Assessment Tools in the NHS

"I know it is only the Minister’s third day, but the thing that we ask for more than anything else in a Minister is for somebody who cares about their portfolio. It is clear that my hon. Friend really cares about this issue. I am not unique in this, but …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Body Image and Mental Health

"I am not sure a recommendation from the Opposition Benches will help...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Body Image and Mental Health

"The hon. Lady is raising some very important points, and I think we all recognise that young people are under more stress and pressure than ever before, particularly through social media. Does she agree that schools have a key role to play in trying to provide support for young people? …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 22 Jul 2019
Batten Disease

"I thank the Minister for coming today and providing more information. On Friday, I met the parents of Michal, one of my constituents. Michal is four years old, and he was diagnosed with Batten in February. He has already lost almost all his ability to walk and speak, and his …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Jul 2019
Children and Mental Health Services

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered children and mental health services.

It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. We could not be in better hands. It is a delight to have the Minister here. I know she comes to this issue with …..."

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