Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

David Burrowes Excerpts
Thursday 30th June 2016

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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We are considering that at the moment, and I intend to come back to the House to provide more information in due course. However, I understand the concern of many Members and that they want to have that vote. It is certainly on the Government’s mind.

David Burrowes Portrait Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate) (Con)
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May we have a debate about fair health funding for Enfield? The crisis facing North Middlesex hospital is aggravated by a tale of two health cities within London. Boroughs such as Camden and Islington are receiving the lion’s share, while the gap between the funding and needs of poorer Enfield continues to grow. We in Enfield need fair funding, and we need it now.

Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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As ever, my hon. Friend is a fierce advocate for his constituency. The Secretary of State for Health will take questions here on Tuesday and I am sure he will be very happy to respond to that issue, which I understand is a matter of concern to my hon. Friend.