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

"1. What steps he is taking to ensure access to drugs after the UK leaves the EU. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Concerned breast cancer charities have asked me and others to ask the Secretary of State if he will confirm to us, and to them, whether he is leasing enough ferry capacity to ship in medicines in the very likely event of shortages in the UK when we leave the EU...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 May 2019
Medical Cannabis under Prescription

"Would my hon. Friend confirm my understanding that, for the 10,000 people with MS who could benefit from cannabis for medical use, nothing has changed since 1 November 2018, when the Government made it legal for specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medical products? Am I correct in thinking that that …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 15 May 2019
British Sign Language Users: Access to NHS Services

"It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ryan. I, too, congratulate the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) on securing this debate today following national Deaf Awareness Week. Her initiatives in Newcastle are very worthy; she clearly cares passionately. I add my congratulations …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 15 May 2019
British Sign Language Users: Access to NHS Services

"Many people are not familiar with the concept of square sausage. I tried to introduce it some time ago when I first came down here; it was refused by the catering staff, but I shall redouble my efforts.

The centre is a place where people with hearing loss or visual …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 14 May 2019
Medical Aesthetics Industry: Regulation

"I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on setting up the APPG. I am the chair of the APPG on the hair industry and I am keenly interested in this development. A possible solution to the problem has been put forward by the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology. It appreciates …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 14 May 2019
Medical Aesthetics Industry: Regulation

"People who put their life savings into investing in their businesses need reassurance that their investment is protected and not undermined by poorly-trained practitioners, because we all make assumptions—seemingly unfounded ones—that those businesses all operate legally and above board. I must bring to the attention of hon. Members the fact …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 14 May 2019
Medical Aesthetics Industry: Regulation

"I am not taking exception to the idea of it being just like having a haircut, but I have been involved in the business of hair salons for more than 50 years and have run salons, and it is not just like having a haircut. There is a similarity in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Mar 2019
Exiting the European Union (Food and Agriculture)

"Regardless of my party’s opposition, in principle and in entirety, to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, I recognise that it is crucial that statutory instruments are enacted to preserve a framework around the status quo. That framework will be essential to our future trading relationships with the EU and …..."
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Written Question
Cerebral Palsy: Screening
Thursday 8th February 2018

Asked by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential financial savings to (a) health, (b) social care services and (c) education services of the early identification of cerebral palsy.

Answered by Steve Brine

No assessment has been made.

However, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidelines in January 2017 on the assessment and management of cerebral palsy. This provides authoritative, evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals in identifying the early signs of cerebral palsy. Further information can be found via the following link:

www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng62

Further to this, as part of the mandated reviews, health visitors (specialised nurses or midwives) assess the development of children between 0-5 years. They are skilled in early identification of delays, or concerns, in development. In such circumstances they will make a referral to a community paediatrician who will be able to diagnose any conditions, including cerebral palsy.