Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Julian Sturdy Excerpts
Thursday 19th December 2013

(10 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I have always thought that the party conferences could perfectly well take place at weekends. I cannot for the life of me see why we have to go away from our main place of work for that rather self-indulgent exercise. But I would not want to express any views that could be considered to be controversial.

Julian Sturdy Portrait Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)
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May we have a debate on what constitutes “high risk” when it comes to referrals for breast cancer screening? A constituent of mine whose mother and two sisters have sadly been diagnosed with breast cancer has bizarrely not been assessed as high risk and, as a consequence, has been denied access to screening, which is causing her and her family great distress, as I am sure hon. Members would understand.

Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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I am sure that my hon. Friend is right about the distress it must cause. If he can provide me with further details, I will ask Health Ministers to advise on the circumstances he has brought to the House’s attention.