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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"People in rural areas need more investment in social care services. I do not always agree with the Daily Mail, but is it not right when it says that we now need a national dementia fund and an all-party approach to defining the nature and funding of the social …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jul 2019
NHS Procurement and Subcontractor Exclusion

"I requested this debate this afternoon not only to put right a wrong that has been done to a long-established business in my constituency, but to highlight wider issues about Government procurement policy, particularly in relation to the national health service. The Government rightly talk about delivering a Brexit that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jul 2019
NHS Procurement and Subcontractor Exclusion

"I thank the Minister for the openness and frankness of his response so far. His last comment was very telling, because he acknowledged that in these circumstances, Kier perhaps did not behave in accordance with best practice or what would usually be expected, even if it did not do anything …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jul 2019
NHS Procurement and Subcontractor Exclusion

"The Minister said that the application will be tested against the set criteria, but he cannot tell me what those criteria are. Is that a fair reflection of the situation?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jul 2019
NHS Procurement and Subcontractor Exclusion

"May I ask the Minister about a really important point of clarification? Are Kier or similar organisations fulfilling that function required to publish the basis on which they make these decisions? The Minister has said that it is not for the Department to tell such organisations how to fulfil their …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 May 2019
Health

"The Secretary of State is right to say that the shadow Secretary of State is, indeed, a nice man, but he is far more than that. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Leicester South (Jonathan Ashworth) for the tremendous work that he and the right hon. Member for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Apr 2019
Mental Health Support: Young People

"Does my hon. Friend agree that young people with autism who have mental health problems and their families have particular challenges in accessing appropriate services? Does she agree that Ministers need to look specifically at the needs of young people with autism who also have mental health problems? My experience …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Apr 2019
Mental Health Support: Young People

"I have to say to the Minister that in this area there is a massive gap between the rhetoric and the reality on the frontline. I urge her to reconsider the whole concept of ring-fencing resources. When we have Cinderella services such as CAMHS, unless the Government decide to ring-fence …..."
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Written Question
NHS: Drugs
Friday 5th April 2019

Asked by: Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on analyses of the causes of medicine shortages in the UK.

Answered by Caroline Dinenage

Medicines supply problems can occur for a number of reasons due to manufacturing difficulties, regulatory problems and problems with the supply of raw materials, or from issues which are related to the distribution of the product. The manufacture of medicines is complex and highly regulated, and materials and processes must meet rigorous safety and quality standards, so difficulties can arise for various reasons.

The Department is responsible for the security of supply of medicines and ensuring continued access to medicines for all patients is a key priority. There is a team within the Department, which deals specifically with medicine supply issues arising both in the community and hospitals and receives regular information from the pharmaceutical industry about impending medicine supply issues. It works closely with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the pharmaceutical industry, NHS England and others operating in the supply chain to help prevent shortages and to ensure that the risks to patients are minimised when they do arise.

Written Question
NHS: Brexit
Friday 5th April 2019

Asked by: Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance has been given to the NHS on responding to freedom of information requests on contingency planning for the UK leaving the EU; and whether that guidance is published.

Answered by Stephen Hammond

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides a right of access to a wide range of information held by public authorities, including the National Health Service.

The Parliamentary and Public Accountability Agreements Protocols in place between the Department and its arm’s length bodies cover best practice for responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. This includes consulting with the Department where necessary and sets out that the Department’s FOI team will provide informal, impartial advice on relevant legislation and duties. However, the decision as to whether a request falls under a relevant exemption and whether or not the information should be released remains with NHS England and Improvement.

The Department expects to publish the latest Protocol for Public and Parliamentary Accountability on GOV.UK in due course.