Health Infrastructure Plan

Chris Green Excerpts
Monday 30th September 2019

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that note of deep positivity, which has not necessarily been universally heard from Opposition Members. Again, I would be happy to meet him.

Chris Green Portrait Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)
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As we all recognise, the NHS is coming under increasing pressure to meet people’s health needs. Does my hon. Friend agree that the new Bolton College of Medical Sciences will play a key part in delivering the next generation of health professionals to meet those needs?

Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the huge contribution that that new medical school will make to delivering a highly trained, highly motivated local workforce. There is strong evidence that when people graduate from medical school their first post tends to be in the near vicinity of that school. I therefore think that he can look forward to, as I say, a highly motivated, highly trained workforce to continue delivering first-class healthcare to his constituents.