All 1 Debates between Mel Stride and Edward Argar

Mon 22nd Nov 2021
Health and Care Bill
Commons Chamber

Report stage day 1 & Report stage & Report stage

Health and Care Bill

Debate between Mel Stride and Edward Argar
Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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I simply take my hon. Friend back to my previous point: when compared to the current system, this is a significant improvement and step forward, particularly when taken in the round with the overall package of measures that see the floors go from £23,250 up to £100,000 and from £14,250 up to £20,000. We have to look at this issue in the round, considering all those aspects rather than purely one element alone.

Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride (Central Devon) (Con)
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Will the Minister give way?

Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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I would like to move on to ICBs and ICSs, but I suspect that, assuming there is time, my right hon. Friend, who chairs the Treasury Committee, may have the opportunity to intervene during my winding up, or to give a speech during the course of the debate.

Currently, the NIS regulations cover NHS providers in England, rather than commissioners. Government amendment 30 allows us to mitigate cyber-risk in a wider sense, making cyber-security a responsibility for organisations that have duties across the system, and to drive forward a shared and collaborative effort towards reducing the risk to patients. I hope that Government amendments 29 and 30 will be uncontentious and supported on both sides of the House.