"Will the Minister give us an example of any other medical procedure or treatment that is a human right that is criminalised by the law in England and Wales?..." Jo Stevens - View Speech
"The Health Secretary really is taking one for the team in this urgent transport question. Incidentally, where is the Transport Secretary?..." Jo Stevens - View Speech
"I am here to support the Bill, but, as a Wales Member, I want to provide some reassurance. Wales already has legislation that has been working and that deals specifically with that point, and we have a higher donation rate than any other nation in the UK. I welcome the …..." Jo Stevens - View Speech
"Many mesh implants have been fitted at private hospitals rather than NHS hospitals, and we know from the recent case of convicted breast surgeon Ian Paterson that in those circumstances private hospitals deny liability for private surgeons carrying out operations on their premises. Does my hon. Friend agree that that …..." Jo Stevens - View Speech
"On that point about the loophole between the NHS and the private sector, and the relationship and liability of private surgeons operating at private hospitals, will the Minister see whether that loophole should be closed?..." Jo Stevens - View Speech
"I add my thanks, on behalf of my constituent Haydn Lewis and his family. Haydn and his brother have died, and other members of their family have been affected. Does my hon. Friend agree that we should learn from the lessons of the thalidomide inquiry and compensation fund to ensure …..." Jo Stevens - View Speech
"If the Secretary of State is correct that he has the legal power to impose contracts, can he tell the House from where that power derives? Can he also explain why the Government’s legal team failed to argue that case?..." Jo Stevens - View Speech
"Of the many constituents who have written to me about this excellent Bill, two suffer from progressive MS. If the Bill becomes law, cheaper drugs would be available. Would not making this medicine available save the NHS money on the treatment of progressive diseases?..." Jo Stevens - View Speech