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1315545
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Obesity: Surgery more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to control and regulate the use of bariatric surgery. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 2978 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We have made no such assessment. Clinical commissioning groups are responsible for commissioning complex obesity services for adults, which include all bariatric surgical procedures and the associated care. To help practitioners deliver the best possible care and give people the most effective treatments, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has produced a suite of guidance on reducing obesity including ‘Obesity: identification, assessment and management’. This includes recommendations on when to consider bariatric surgery for people who are obese.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-24T13:07:02.62Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-24T13:07:02.62Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1315546
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Disease Control more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has has taken to (a) recognise and (b) tackle the Indian variant of covid-19 in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 2979 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Genotype assay testing is being deployed across the whole laboratory network to enable quick identification of known variants. Additional rapid response measures will be implemented in areas where clusters of cases have been detected to stop further spread. These measures include:</p><p>- enhanced testing and contact tracing, including enhanced community and surge testing in areas defined by the local authorities and regional teams;</p><p>- increased community engagement, including ensuring that messages are accessible in languages that are used by communities;</p><p>- working closely with communities and community leaders to ensure that individuals are supported to test and self-isolate; and</p><p>- ensuring access to vaccination in the age and risk groups currently prioritised for vaccination and encouraging uptake.</p><p>We are working closely with the devolved administrations to support them with their testing efforts.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-24T12:56:14.133Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-24T12:56:14.133Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1315547
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Fractures: Medical Treatments more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of the use of artificial intelligence to treat wrist fractures; and if he will consider use of that treatment in the NHS. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 2980 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>No formal assessment has been made.</p><p>The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Award in Health and Social Care, part of the National Health Service AI Laboratory, run by the Accelerated Access Collaborative in partnership with NHSX, is providing £140 million of funding available to support the development and deployment of AI technologies within health and social care. The Award will accelerate the testing and evaluation of the most promising AI technologies which meet the needs of the NHS Long Term Plan.</p><p>The AI Award is open to many different applications of AI technologies, at any stage of the development lifecycle. We are open to receiving applications from anyone developing musculoskeletal related applications. The next round of the AI Award will open for applications in June 2021.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-24T09:49:32.147Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-24T09:49:32.147Z
answering member
1481
label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1315565
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Northern Ireland Protocol: Borders more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to the number of EU border checks completed in Northern Ireland, if he will have discussions with his EU counterpart on taking a more pragmatic approach towards the Northern Ireland Protocol. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 2986 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol (‘the Protocol’) is a unique solution to complex challenges. To work, it must be given effect in a pragmatic, practical and proportionate way. That is how we ensure it can meet its core purposes: to uphold the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in all its dimensions, safeguard Northern Ireland’s integral place in the United Kingdom, and prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>This has been the basis on which the UK Government has continued to give effect to its obligations under the Protocol, conscious of the need to minimise its impact on everyday lives in Northern Ireland - as the Protocol itself sets out.</p><p> </p><p>There have been difficulties in the operation of the Protocol, and we are working through the structures of the Withdrawal Agreement to seek to resolve these. <ins class="ministerial">The UK and EU were able to use the Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee on 26 March to take stock of outstanding issues. Lord Frost and Vice President Šefčovič, and their respective teams, remain in close contact as we move forward.</ins> Issues remain, but our aim is to find common sense, risk-based approaches that enable us to agree a pragmatic way forward that substantially eases the burdens on Northern Ireland.</p>
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-24T11:00:54.093Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-24T11:00:54.093Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-05-27T15:04:53.117Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-27T15:04:53.117Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
previous answer version
1872
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1315568
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Department for Work and Pensions: Staff more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to encourage the full-time return to work for staff of her Department as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 2989 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Department has successfully enabled the majority of colleagues to work from home over the last 12 months.</p><p> </p><p>As Covid restrictions began to be lifted in April, many of the Work Coaches in Jobcentres have returned to the office so that they can continue to support jobseekers, including offering face-to-face appointments, all in accordance with government guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is developing plans for more colleagues to return to offices, and move to the next stage of easing of restrictions, currently planned for 21 June in England. This will be managed in a planned and phased way in line with government guidance. As part of this the Department will also work towards adopting further flexibilities, aligned to smarter working, which includes more opportunities to work in a hybrid way.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-24T15:09:45.247Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-24T15:09:45.247Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1313226
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-11more like thismore than 2021-05-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Drugs: Misuse more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with social media platforms to ensure that appropriate warnings are provided on such platforms on unlicensed weight gain drugs such as apetamin. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 240 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Apetamin is considered to be a medicinal product and requires a Marketing Authorisation or product licence to be legally sold and supplied within the United Kingdom. A Marketing Authorisation guarantees the medicine has met required standards of quality, safety and efficacy. No authorisations or licences have been granted for Apetamin and consequently offers to sell or supply it are in breach of UK legal requirements.</p><p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency issues regular warnings to the public concerning the risks of purchasing from unregulated websites and has run a targeted public awareness campaign #FakeMeds across social media which provided detail and tips to purchase medicines online safely.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-24T09:52:17.043Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-24T09:52:17.043Z
answering member
1481
label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this