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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Protective Clothing: Birmingham City Council 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 assessment he has made of the accuracy of reports that Birmingham City Council was sent personal protective equipment (PPE) that was six years out of date; and whether his Department's policy is that date-expired PPE received by that Council is safe to use. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Edgbaston more like this
tabling member printed
Preet Kaur Gill more like this
uin 61556 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-17more like thismore than 2020-07-17
answer text <p>As part of the emergency personal protective equipment supply to support frontline services Birmingham City Council (BCC) accurately reported receiving 15,000 FFP3 masks with an expired date, via West Midlands &amp; Warwickshire (WM&amp;W) Local Resilience Forums (LRFs). It is correct that certification was not provided. Following reviewal however, WM&amp;W LRFs were assured that the PPE was safe to use via a letter sent on 23 April. During the pandemic certain PPE items may have out-of-date, or relabelled ‘use by/expiration’ dates, but all issued products have passed stringent tests demonstrating their safety. During tests the PPE is exposed to extreme conditions for prolonged periods, to see how the product deteriorates. All items that are not up to standard are destroyed and not distributed.</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 2020-07-17T10:56:53.59Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-17T10:56:53.59Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4603
label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill more like this
1205104
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Protective Clothing: Manufacturing Industries 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 the Government has taken through monitoring to ensure that personal protective equipment used in the NHS and social care sector is not manufactured in conditions that breach human rights. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 61533 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answer text <p>The Government has a robust triage process which ensures that we discard orders that do not meet technical assurance standards, commercial due diligence and checks for risk and fraud.</p><p>The Government ensures that the modern slavery clause is in our personal protective equipment contracts and we undertake factory inspections to ensure compliance.</p><p> </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 2020-07-13T13:40:44.52Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-13T13:40:44.52Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
previous answer version
31456
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this
1205114
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (England) 2020 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, if he will provide written and oral statements to Parliament following each 28 day review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (England) 2020 to disclose the findings of those reviews. more like this
tabling member constituency Ellesmere Port and Neston more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Madders more like this
uin 61531 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-02more like thismore than 2020-07-02
answer text <p>The Government is keeping its social distancing measures under continual review. If at any time we judge that one of the measures is no longer necessary to protect public health we are required by law to change that measure.</p><p>The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 26 March and have been amended four times (21 April, 12 May, 31 May, and 12 June) to reflect technical changes and the outcomes of the three previous reviews (16 April, 7 May and 28 May). At each review point of the Health Protection Regulations, the Government has provided a written or oral statement to Parliament. The Prime Minister made oral statements to the Commons on 11 May, <em>Official report, columns 24-27,</em> and 23 June, <em>Official report, columns 1167-1170</em>. The Prime Minister’s statement on 23 June outlined the changes being implemented after the fourth review, which come into effect on 4 July. In addition, we have made Written Ministerial Statements to the House of Commons and the House of Lords on 28 April (<a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2020-04-28/HCWS206/" target="_blank">HCWS206</a>) and 2 June (<a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2020-06-02/HCWS253/" target="_blank">HCWS253</a>). This process will be continued by the Government following future reviews.</p>
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-02T12:01:52.907Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-02T12:01:52.907Z
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
tabling member
4418
label Biography information for Justin Madders more like this
1205142
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Social Distancing: Supported Housing 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 assessment he made of the need for adults in supported living to receive emotional support through contact with family members when drafting his Department's guidance on covid-19 social distancing measures. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 61481 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-02more like thismore than 2020-07-02
answer text <p>The Government acknowledges that social distancing policy is having an impact on mental health and wellbeing. Public Health England has published guidance on social distancing and self-isolation, and advice on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak.</p><p>On 23 June, the Prime Minister announced changes to the Regulations which come into effect on 4 July. Included in these changes is that two households of any size can now meet inside and outdoors. This change in the Regulations enables more opportunity for emotional support through contact with family members for those in supported living.</p><p>The Department and Public Health England are currently updating the guidance for supported living provision to include advice on visiting in light of the easing of rules for social gatherings. We expect this guidance to be published shortly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-02T12:08:58.987Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-02T12:08:58.987Z
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
1205143
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
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: Supported Housing 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 his Department is taking to ensure that emotional support through contact with family members for adults in supported living is included in the planning for the easing of covid-19 lockdown restrictions. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 61482 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-29more like thismore than 2020-06-29
answer text <p>The Government acknowledges that social distancing policy is having an impact on mental health and wellbeing.</p><p>Public Health England has published guidance on social distancing and self-isolation, and advice on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak, together with guidance for parents and carers about supporting their children’s mental health and wellbeing.</p><p>On 5 June, the Government published guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19. On 12 June, the Government also updated its guidance on staying alert and safe (social distancing), which sets out advice on staying safe when meeting family members, friends and how to form a support bubble. Both sets of guidance are must be referred to when planning visits to supported living environments.</p><p>We are also reviewing and updating the specific guidance on supported living environments, which will be published shortly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-29T13:53:51.433Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-29T13:53:51.433Z
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
1205155
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
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: Israel 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 discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the effectiveness of contact-free covid-19 testing booths. more like this
tabling member constituency Rother Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Alexander Stafford more like this
uin 61630 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-19more like thismore than 2020-08-19
answer text <p>The Department is regularly in discussions with other countries on a wide range of issues relating to COVID-19. This includes Israel, but this particular proposal is not an issue that has been raised during discussions between our nations. We are keen to learn from examples of best practice wherever they exist and the Department will continue to work with other countries throughout the crisis and beyond.</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 2020-08-19T16:41:03.82Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-19T16:41:03.82Z
answering member
1481
label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
tabling member
4866
label Biography information for Alexander Stafford more like this
1205156
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Mental Health Services: Children and Young People 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 ensure that children and young people who do not meet the CAMHS threshold have access to (a) mental health and (b) wellbeing support during summer 2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Rother Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Alexander Stafford more like this
uin 61631 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-03more like thismore than 2020-07-03
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Members to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for the City of Durham (Mary Foy MP) on 23 June 2020 to Question <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2020-06-23/903710/" target="_blank">903710</a>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
grouped question UIN 62344 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-03T09:45:06.663Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-03T09:45:06.663Z
answering member
1481
label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
tabling member
4866
label Biography information for Alexander Stafford more like this
1205157
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Pupil Premium: Coronavirus 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 recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the potential merits of a catch-up pupil premium for schools. more like this
tabling member constituency Rother Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Alexander Stafford more like this
uin 61632 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-07more like thismore than 2020-07-07
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care routinely meets with the Secretary of State for Education to discuss a wide range of cross-cutting issues.</p><p>The Government have announced a £1 billion COVID-19 “catch-up” package to directly tackle the impact of lost teaching time. On 19 June the Education Endowment Foundation published a guide to help school leaders and staff decide how to use this universal funding to best support their pupils. Further information is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Covid-19_Resources/Covid-19_support_guide_for_schools.pdf" target="_blank">https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Covid-19_Resources/Covid-19_support_guide_for_schools.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </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 2020-07-07T14:11:08.94Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-07T14:11:08.94Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4866
label Biography information for Alexander Stafford more like this
1205158
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Mental Health Services: Ethnic Groups 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 his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of the provision of mental health services for BAME children. more like this
tabling member constituency Rother Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Alexander Stafford more like this
uin 61633 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-25more like thismore than 2020-06-25
answer text <p>We want to ensure that all children, including those from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background, can access services according to clinical need. National Health Service mental health services have remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and our community, talking therapies and children and young people’s services have deployed digital tools to connect with people and provide ongoing support.</p><p>NHS England and NHS Improvement are working closely with BAME experts and others to support rapid knowledge and information sharing to encourage timely access to NHS mental health services, and just as importantly, good BAME experiences within those services.</p><p>The Government has provided £9.2 million of additional funding for mental health charities to support adults and children. This includes charities that offer some support to BAME communities, such as the What? Centre.</p><p> </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 2020-06-25T15:42:39.53Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-25T15:42:39.53Z
answering member
1481
label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
tabling member
4866
label Biography information for Alexander Stafford more like this
1205160
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-18more like thismore than 2020-06-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 remove filter
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Social Services: Hygiene 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, if he will extend the scope of the Adult Social Care infection control fund grant to cleaning materials. more like this
tabling member constituency New Forest West more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
uin 61396 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-30more like thismore than 2020-06-30
answer text <p>On 15 May we published details of an additional £600 million Infection Control Fund for Adult Social Care. This funding is to support adult social care providers in England reduce the rate of transmission in and between care homes and to support workforce resilience. Twenty-five percent of it may be used to support domiciliary care providers and support wider workforce resilience to deal with COVID-19 infections.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-30T13:41:44.133Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-30T13:41:44.133Z
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
previous answer version
31442
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
tabling member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this