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Business of the House

Jeremy Lefroy Excerpts
Thursday 30th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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Both the hon. Gentleman and I have raised this matter directly with IPSA and, earlier this week, IPSA gave some assurances that the matter was under active review. I would certainly hope that action is taken at the IPSA board to ensure that any material that might identify a Member and put them at risk of possible attack is not published in future.

Jeremy Lefroy Portrait Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford) (Con)
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May we have an urgent debate on NHS workforce planning? Among the reasons given to me by my local NHS trust for difficulties in filling key posts are the impact of IR35 and the sharp decline in applications from European Union citizens.

David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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There will obviously be opportunities, although not in the next two weeks, to put questions to Health Ministers, but I hope that my hon. Friend will be reassured to know that we have record numbers of nurses and GPs in training. The Government have significantly expanded the training provision.