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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"I did touch on research, but I did not specifically mention universities. I am pleased that the hon. Member got in another plug for the wonderful Queen’s University Belfast—he did that when we were in this Chamber the other day—and I will take his point on board. I thank him …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) for securing this very important debate and for his excellent opening speech, in which he took great care to set the scene for us. I appreciate that.

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"I thank the hon. Gentleman on behalf of his constituent, Natasha, and I will make sure that I include her name later when I come on to name everyone referred to during the debate. I also thank him for managing to juggle and spin all the plates that we have …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"I am happy to recommend that international best practice is looked at, and I will take that on board. I will also come to the suggestion from my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon and Consett about the international best practice that we can learn from in Wales.

Guidance matters …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"Yes, I would imagine that if the Department looks at it and it is deemed necessary, that is what will happen. I am sure that my hon. Friend can follow up on that as time progresses.

I will cover the last couple of questions from hon. Members. My hon. Friend …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"I will commit to looking into that for my hon. Friend. Obviously, aftercare for surgery abroad is tricky—not for conditions such as this, but often for beauty related purposes—but I will take that on board and take it back to the Department...."
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Speech in Written Statements - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Pandemic Preparedness Strategy

"I am today announcing the publication of the new pandemic preparedness strategy, outlining the UK Government plan for improving our pandemic preparedness capabilities between now and 2030.

The covid-19 pandemic was the most significant crisis that we have faced in generations. It touched every aspect of our lives, and its …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood

"I take on board what the hon. Lady says. When I write to her on the point about responses to recommendations, I will elaborate further on that point, having made sure that I have understood it correctly...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing a debate on such an important issue. I am grateful to him for opening the debate during SUDC Awareness Month, a time dedicated to …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Endometriosis Services

"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for bringing the details of Ami’s case to us. Waiting 22 years for a diagnosis is shocking, and I suppose it would have been very difficult to have continuity of care over such a long time, but I take on board the point …..."
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