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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 07 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns that half of all child and adolescent mental health training posts are unfilled. With 11% of trainees being EU nationals, how do the Government plan to avoid a Brexit-inspired staffing crisis?..."
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Written Question
NHS: Staff
Tuesday 7th February 2017

Asked by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure safe staffing levels in the NHS.

Answered by Philip Dunne

Staffing in our health service is a priority for this Government. That's why we have invested in the frontline. There are around 11,800 more full time equivalent hospital and community doctors since May 2010, and 13,300 more full time equivalent nurses than in May 2010. With almost 52,000 doctors and 51,000 nurses in training, we will continue to make sure we have the staff available to give patients high quality care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 20 Oct 2016
National Arthritis Week

"I do not come to this debate with any great expertise, but my gran suffered greatly with arthritis, which affected the joints in her hands and legs and basically left her housebound. Does he agree that one of the real benefits of today’s debate—I pay great tribute to those who …..."
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Written Question
Dental Health: Children
Tuesday 22nd March 2016

Asked by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to improve children's dental health.

Answered by Alistair Burt

The Department of Health is working with NHS England to test a contract focused on improving oral health, particularly in children. Public Health England has produced guidance to support local authorities in improving dental health, and to assist dental teams on preventing dental disease in young children. In last week’s budget we have announced the introduction of a sugar levy in 2018.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Feb 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"T3. Will the Secretary of State provide an update on efforts and contingencies to combat the Zika virus, and on how that is being co-ordinated with the devolved Administrations, including Scotland?..."
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