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unstar this property date less than 2015-06-02more like thisremove minimum value filter
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Department of Health more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
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star this property answering dept sort name Health more like this
star this property hansard heading Viral Diseases more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what comparative research his Department has made on the incidence of Hepatitis B and HIV infection in the population of (a) men who have sex with men (MSM) and (b) the MSM population in civil partnerships or same sex marriages; what assessment his Department has made on this incidence in respect of the safety of blood donation; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 740 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-06-09more like thismore than 2015-06-09
star this property answer text <p>No such comparative research has been undertaken. Public Health England does not collect data on whether an individual is in a same sex relationship or a civil partnership as part of the routine surveillance of acute hepatitis B or HIV, nor as part of routine surveillance in blood donors.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2015-06-09T11:39:31.69Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-09T11:39:31.69Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant remove filter
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star this property registered interest false more like this
unstar this property date less than 2015-06-18more like thismore than 2015-06-18
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Department of Health more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Health more like this
star this property hansard heading Viral Diseases: Research more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2015 to Question 740, if he will commission comparative research into the incidence of hepatitis B and HIV infection in (a) the national population, (b) the population of men who have sex with men and (c) men in a civil partnership or married to a man. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 3163 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-06-26more like thismore than 2015-06-26
star this property answer text <p>Data on new HIV infections in the United Kingdom are routinely collected through both laboratory submissions and clinic reports as part of ongoing surveillance and are available for the national population and the population of men who have sex with men (MSM). The publically available ‘HIV in the United Kingdom: 2014 Report’ contains data on HIV incidence estimates amongst the national population and MSM. This is available at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/401662/2014_PHE_HIV_annual_report_draft_Final_07-01-2015.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/401662/2014_PHE_HIV_annual_report_draft_Final_07-01-2015.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are no plans at the present time to commission research into incidence of HIV in men in a civil partnership or married to a man.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>For the national population, population-based surveillance of acute hepatitis B in England is based on reconciliation of clinical notifications and laboratory reports, for which figures are reported in the Health Protection Report annually. This is available at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/348576/hpr3314_hbv13.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/348576/hpr3314_hbv13.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Data are not collected specifically on MSM or men in a civil partnership or married to a man. However, where possible, the most likely route of transmission is recorded following investigation of each case, such as whether the exposure risk relates to sexual activity. There are no plans at the present time to commission new research into infection incidence in MSM, men in a civil partnership or married to a man.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2015-06-26T11:35:50.927Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-26T11:35:50.927Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant remove filter
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unstar this property date less than 2015-06-18more like thismore than 2015-06-18
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Department of Health more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Health more like this
star this property hansard heading Blood: Donors more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to encourage (a) more of the total population and (b) eligible MSM to donate blood; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 3093 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-06-26more like thismore than 2015-06-26
star this property answer text <p>NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a joint England and Wales Special Health Authority. Its remit includes the provision of a reliable, efficient supply of blood and associated services to the National Health Service in England and North Wales.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Although blood stocks are currently in a healthy position, there is always a need for new donors to fill the gaps left by existing donors who are no longer able to give blood- to ensure that we have the right mix of blood groups to match patients’ needs. NHSBT co-ordinates local and national awareness campaigns, such as the recent ‘Missing Type’ campaign, which are intended to motivate thousands of people to start donating blood.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHSBT’s campaigns and awareness activities are directed towards encouraging all eligible donors to donate blood.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2015-06-26T11:58:40.343Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-26T11:58:40.343Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
unstar this property date less than 2015-10-09more like thismore than 2015-10-09
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Department of Health more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Health more like this
star this property hansard heading Food: Hygiene more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on (a) the mandatory display by restaurants of ratings and (b) empowering local authorities to charge restaurants for reassessment under the Food Standards Agency's food hygiene rating scheme; if he will bring forward legislative proposals to make the display of such ratings by restaurants mandatory; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 10802 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-10-19more like thismore than 2015-10-19
star this property answer text <br /><p>The Food Standards Agency is collecting evidence on the effectiveness of the mandatory display of Food Hygiene Ratings Scheme ratings. The Government will consider this evidence carefully once it is available.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2015-10-19T14:04:20.507Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-19T14:04:20.507Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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unstar this property date less than 2015-12-16more like thismore than 2015-12-16
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Department of Health more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Health more like this
star this property hansard heading Department of Health: Freedom of Information more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, with reference to his Department's response of 16 December 2015, reference DE000001003266, to the Freedom of Information request made by the hon. Member for Lichfield on 18 November 2014 regarding that Member's meeting with the Minister for Public Health at the Department of Health at 2pm on 1 December 2014, for how long the notes taken by officials at that meeting were retained. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 20387 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-01-05more like thismore than 2016-01-05
star this property answer text <p>Notes of ministerial meetings are retained as long as business needs require. It is not known how long any notes taken at the meeting in question were retained. However, a previous Freedom of Information request asked for the note of this meeting and was answered on the 23 June 2015 and that any notes taken were not available by that date.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2016-01-05T11:50:03.747Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-05T11:50:03.747Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant remove filter
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unstar this property date less than 2016-04-28more like thismore than 2016-04-28
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Department of Health more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Health more like this
star this property hansard heading Food: Hygiene more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to publicise the hygiene ratings of restaurants and other food outlets in England; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 904828 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-05-05more like thismore than 2016-05-05
star this property answer text <p>The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has responsibility for the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Ratings are published on the FSA’s website (and are available via smart phone apps), and there is open access to the data so that others may use it. Food businesses are also given stickers and are encouraged to display these at their premises where consumers can easily see them.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2016-05-05T07:41:57.93Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-05T07:41:57.93Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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unstar this property date less than 2016-05-23more like thismore than 2016-05-23
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Department of Health more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Health more like this
star this property hansard heading Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs Advisory Committee more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how he plans to ensure that former sex workers and ex-intravenous drug users will be involved in the SaBTO blood donations review group; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 37781 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-06-01more like thismore than 2016-06-01
star this property answer text <p>The Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) is carrying out a review of blood donor selection criteria. Representatives of health charities that work with sex workers and those with a history of intravenous drug use are members of the review group. A public meeting was held on 11 April 2016, which provided an opportunity for anyone with an interest in the review to participate in information exchange.</p><p>The terms of reference for the review, and membership, together with questions and answers from the public meeting will shortly be available on the SaBTO website. The review will be holistic and evidence relating to the risks of blood-borne infections in people who have previously injected drugs or received money or drugs for sex will be included. The review will be incremental, with published progress reports and any intermediate advice.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2016-06-01T13:27:37.94Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-01T13:27:37.94Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant remove filter