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1717615

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	16/05/2024
	date	13/05/2024
	date tabled	13/05/2024
	ddp created	13/05/2024 21:12:34
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	13/05/2024 21:22:28 16/05/2024 11:16:05
	hansard heading	Diabetes: Nicotine
	house id	1
	identifier	25872
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	16/05/2024 10:44:53
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential relationship between nicotine and type II diabetes.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25872
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25872
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>Studies have shown that smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to get type 2 diabetes than people who don’t smoke. Smoking can also make managing the condition more difficult, because high levels of nicotine can lessen the effectiveness of insulin. Such studies have focussed on the impact of nicotine contained within cigarettes, rather than alternative nicotine delivery methods, and the National Health Service recommends that smokers with diabetes should try to quit.</p><p>As stated during the Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee on 14 May 2024, the Department is currently exploring research options to address these evidence gaps in the short, medium, and longer term. I will be setting out further details on this very soon.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1717616

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	16/05/2024
	date	13/05/2024
	date tabled	13/05/2024
	ddp created	13/05/2024 21:12:41
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	13/05/2024 21:22:35 16/05/2024 11:24:04
	hansard heading	Nicotine: Products
	house id	1
	identifier	25873
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	16/05/2024 10:52:55
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will publish guidance on the safe use of nicotine pouches.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25873
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25873
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>While there is currently limited research and evidence into the harms and use of nicotine pouches, they are never recommended for children. Nicotine, the active ingredient in pouches, is a highly addictive drug, and we have a duty to protect children and young people from potential harms. Advice on the harms of nicotine can be found on the Talk to Frank website, which is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/nicotine" target="_blank">https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/nicotine</a></p><p>That is why, through the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, we are proposing to introduce age of sale restrictions of 18 years old for nicotine pouches, ban free samples to under 18 year olds, and introduce new packaging, flavours, and point of sale display restrictions.</p><p>Whilst the use of nicotine pouches is currently low among adults, it is increasingly popular with younger male audiences. We will continue to monitor the use of these products and update public health guidance and messaging accordingly.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1717618

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/05/2024
	date	13/05/2024
	date tabled	13/05/2024
	ddp created	13/05/2024 21:12:54
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	13/05/2024 21:22:49 20/05/2024 11:53:08
	hansard heading	Nicotine: Products
	house id	1
	identifier	25875
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	20/05/2024 11:22:14
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to ban the advertising of nicotine products in (a) Formula One and (b) other sports; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of nicotine advertising on public health.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25875
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25875
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>Vaping can play a role in helping adult smokers to quit, but the Government is concerned about the worrying rise in vaping among children, with youth vaping tripling in the last three years and one in five children having now used a vape. This is extremely worrying given the unknown long-term health impacts and the addictive nature of the nicotine contained in vapes.</p><p>Collectively, the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016, the Communications Act 2003, the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising, and the Broadcast Code outline restrictions on the marketing and promotion of vapes. This includes a ban on advertising on television, radio, and through information society services, such as internet advertising or commercial email.</p><p>It is still concerning, however, that vapes are still being marketed and advertised to children, including in sports settings. As the Government stated during the Commons Committee Stage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, we have committed to explore the steps we can take to further restrict vape advertising and sponsorship, and we will revert with further updates on proposals for the Report Stage.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1717619

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/05/2024
	date	13/05/2024
	date tabled	13/05/2024
	ddp created	13/05/2024 21:13:00
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	13/05/2024 21:22:55 21/05/2024 08:49:03
	hansard heading	Smoking
	house id	1
	identifier	25876
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/05/2024 08:17:23
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has made an estimate of the number of people who start smoking tobacco as a result of using vapes.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25876
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25876
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>There is no current evidence to show a significant gateway effect from vaping into smoking, and no data to show the number of people who start smoking, as a result of vaping. Youth and adult smoking rates continue to fall and are at an all-time low, although they remain significant. Recent evidence shows that, for many adult smokers, vapes are an effective tool in supporting smoking cessation, especially when combined with expert support. Further information is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub7/full" target="_blank">https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub7/full</a></p><p>However, youth vaping has tripled in the last three years, with one in five children having now used a vape. The health advice is clear, young people, and those who have never smoked, should not vape. We have a duty to protect our children from the potential harms associated with underage vaping, while their lungs and brains are still developing. This is why we are committed to reducing the access, appeal, and affordability of vapes and tobacco through the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, to stop future generations of smokers and nicotine users.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1717621

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/05/2024
	date	13/05/2024
	date tabled	13/05/2024
	ddp created	13/05/2024 21:13:11
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	13/05/2024 21:23:10 21/05/2024 08:44:03
	hansard heading	Nicotine Replacement Therapy
	house id	1
	identifier	25877
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/05/2024 08:12:32
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of trends in the level of nicotine gum usage (a) across the whole population and (b) by young adults below the age of 18.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25877
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25877
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>When accompanied by behavioural support, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has proven to be effective for smoking cessation, including for adolescents, although to a lesser degree. Since 2008, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends prescribing slow acting NRTs, such as patches and gum, for young smokers aged 12 to 17 years old, combined with behavioural support. Further information on the use of NRTs, which includes nicotine gum, in local NHS Stop Smoking Services is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/statistics-on-nhs-stop-smoking-services-in-england/april-2021-to-march-2022/part-3---stop-smoking-services" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/statistics-on-nhs-stop-smoking-services-in-england/april-2021-to-march-2022/part-3---stop-smoking-services</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In 2022/23, 360,619 NRTs were dispensed, a decrease from 2021/22, in which 374,169 NRTs were dispensed. The number of NRTs prescribed has been decreasing for a number of years, and is now less than a quarter of the total dispensed items in 2010/11, which was 1.5 million. However, the Department does not hold data on the level of nicotine gum usage specifically, for either adults or children.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1717622

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/05/2024
	date	13/05/2024
	date tabled	13/05/2024
	ddp created	13/05/2024 21:13:17
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	13/05/2024 21:23:20 21/05/2024 14:42:06
	hansard heading	Electronic Cigarettes
	house id	1
	identifier	25878
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/05/2024 14:10:40
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of ending the use of vapes for smoking cessation.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25878
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25878
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>Recent evidence shows that, for many adult smokers, vapes can be an effective tool in supporting smoking cessation, especially when combined with expert support.</p><p>However, the health advice is clear: young people and those who have never smoked should not vape. We have a duty to protect our children from the potential harms associated with underage vaping, while their lungs and brains are still developing. This is why we are committed to reduce the access, appeal and affordability of vapes and tobacco through the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1716801

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	13/05/2024
	date	09/05/2024
	date tabled	09/05/2024
	ddp created	09/05/2024 16:18:14
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	09/05/2024 16:25:37 15/05/2024 16:15:06
	hansard heading	Medicine: Education
	house id	1
	identifier	25505
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/05/2024 15:44:06
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will hold discussions with the (a) Medical Schools Council and (b) British Medical Association on the effectiveness of preference-informed allocation for foundation placements for medical graduates.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25505
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25505
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2024 answer text <p>The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) manages the national application process for the UK Foundation Programme, on behalf of the four statutory education bodies for the United Kingdom. The UKFPO changed the allocation process for the programme this year to a Preference Informed Allocation method. This consisted of applicants being given a computer-generated rank, and removed the requirement for them to sit the Situational Judgement Test. This change was based on engagement with stakeholders, including the Medical Schools Council, and the British Medical Association.</p><p>When confirming the move to the new system last year, the UKFPO set out that once implemented, it would be kept under constant review, to make sure it is working well for applicants. The UKFPO has confirmed that 75% of applicants received their first choice of programme this year, a 4% increase on last year.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1716530

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	13/05/2024
	date	08/05/2024
	date tabled	08/05/2024
	ddp created	08/05/2024 17:54:07
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	08/05/2024 18:12:32 13/05/2024 16:43:05
	hansard heading	Musculoskeletal Disorders: Research
	house id	1
	identifier	25259
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	13/05/2024 16:11:48
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to help improve the (a) quality, (b) coverage, (c) availability and (d) use of musculoskeletal data.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25259
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25259
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2024 answer text <p>The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities produces annual musculoskeletal health local profiles, designed to bring together meaningful data on a single platform, to enable the commissioning of high-value musculoskeletal services. Data is provided in a user-friendly format, to help local government and health services. They are regularly updated with relevant indicators, most recently in January 2024.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1716531

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	13/05/2024
	date	08/05/2024
	date tabled	08/05/2024
	ddp created	08/05/2024 17:54:10
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	08/05/2024 18:12:35 14/05/2024 17:34:07
	hansard heading	Surgery: Waiting Lists
	house id	1
	identifier	25260
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	14/05/2024 17:03:09
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of surgical hubs on trends in waiting times for elective care.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25260
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25260
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>Several external evaluations of the impact of Elective Surgical Hubs are currently ongoing, and supported by NHS England. The University of York is carrying out a comprehensive evaluation funded by the National Institute of Healthcare Research.</p><p> </p><p>The Health Foundation’s Improvement Analytics Unit has also conducted a quantitative assessment of the impact of surgical hubs, with the results to be published later this month. The Health Foundation’s analysis will indicate the impact surgical hubs have had on the number of procedures undertaken and whether they have increased day-case rates and reduced lengths of stay, all of which supports elective recovery, and reductions in waiting times for elective care.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1716532

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	13/05/2024
	date	08/05/2024
	date tabled	08/05/2024
	ddp created	08/05/2024 17:54:14
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	08/05/2024 18:12:37 13/05/2024 09:24:03
	hansard heading	Joint Replacements: Surgery
	house id	1
	identifier	25261
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	13/05/2024 08:52:57
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of people received treatment for (a) knee and (b) hip replacements in surgical hubs in each of the last 12 months.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 25261
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	25261
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2024 answer text <p>NHS England has introduced specific hub-level data site codes for all operational hubs in 2023, with 89% of the 101 operational hubs now reporting data against these codes. However, as many of the hubs have only recently introduced the data codes, NHS England have limited data available for the last 12 months, and much of this new data submission is still being validated. Therefore, NHS England currently do not have reliable, validated hub-specific data about specific procedures undertaken in hubs.</p>
	creator	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell