Prevention of Ill Health: Government Vision Debate

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Christian Matheson

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Prevention of Ill Health: Government Vision

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Monday 5th November 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am quite certain that the Secretary of State will want to visit the hon. Lady’s constituency.

Christian Matheson Portrait Christian Matheson (City of Chester) (Lab)
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I welcome the focus on prevention. Of course, the next best thing is early diagnosis. Will the Secretary of State look again and remove the arbitrary age limit of 25 for women’s smear tests?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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We are reviewing questions around that issue, because we want to ensure the best possible prevention and early diagnosis.

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