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1361733

registered interest
date	20/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Perinatal Mortality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he estimates publication will be of the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch examination of the reported recent increase in the number of stillbirths.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	59719
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch’s national learning report, ‘Intrapartum Stillbirth: learning from maternity safety investigations that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 April to 30 June 2020’ was published on 16 September 2021.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 25/10/2021 15:15:10 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1361752

registered interest
date	20/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Hospitals: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to ease covid-19 visiting restrictions in NHS hospitals over the Christmas and New Year period.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
tabling member printed	Jane Stevenson
uin	59964
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the importance of being able to visit family, friends and loved ones in hospital, including over the Christmas and New Year period. Since the end of the national restrictions, hospital visiting is subject to local discretion by trusts and other National Health Service bodies, taking into account the local prevalence of COVID-19 and the health, safety and wellbeing of patients, communities and staff.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 25/10/2021 09:55:45 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4750 label Biography information for Jane Stevenson

1361763

registered interest
date	20/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Protective Clothing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to make face coverings mandatory with exemptions for those who cannot wear them in shops to reduce transmission of covid-19; by what means he is assessing the extent to which the Government's expectation and recommendation to continue wearing a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where people come into contact with others whom they do not usually meet is being adhered to; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	59757
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>The ‘COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’, published on 14 September, set out that if the data suggests the National Health Service is likely to come under unsustainable pressure, the Government will implement its prepared ‘Plan B’ for England. This will include measures to control transmission of the virus, such as requiring people to wear face coverings in some settings. The exact settings will be announced if ‘Plan B’ is implemented and it is likely that indoor settings would be included. The Department receives regular information and data on face covering usage and we continue to encourage people to wear face coverings.</p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 25/10/2021 15:42:09 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1361835

registered interest
date	20/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Mental Health: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to increase research funding for mental health.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
uin	59840
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>The Department’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the largest funder of mental health research in the United Kingdom.  In 2019-20, the NIHR spent £93.4 million on mental health research, which is a significant year on year increase in investment. While it is not usual practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions, the NIHR’s funding is available through open competition and we encourage researchers to submit applications in this area.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 25/10/2021 13:43:47 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

1361870

registered interest
date	20/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Exercise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to ensure that NICE publishes the ME/CFS Guidelines in their current form to help prevent harm from Graded Exercise Therapy.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	59949
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an independent body and is responsible for publishing its final guidance. NICE issued a statement on 20 October stating that it will publish its updated guideline on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome following a meeting of its guidance executive on 26 October.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 25/10/2021 13:41:06 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1360980

registered interest
date	19/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment his Department has made of the progress of the covid-19 vaccine rollout.
tabling member constituency	Colne Valley
tabling member printed	Jason McCartney
uin	903661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2021 answer text <p>Due to our successful COVID-19 vaccination programme we have now delivered over 83 million doses to people in England, including 3.6 million booster and third doses to the most vulnerable since September.</p><p>This has reduced the link between case numbers and hospitalisation, preventing the National Health Service from becoming overwhelmed and provided additional protection ahead of the winter.</p><p>Over 24.3million infections have been prevented and more than 127,000 lives saved to date.</p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 19/10/2021 16:39:19 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
tabling member	3953 label Biography information for Jason McCartney

1360981

registered interest
date	19/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Disease Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to control the covid-19 outbreak during winter 2021-22.
tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
tabling member printed	Patricia Gibson
uin	903662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2021 answer text <p>On 14 September, we set out our plan to sustain the progress made in combatting the virus and prepare the country for future challenges.</p><p>The high level of vaccine protection has allowed us to live with COVID-19 without stringent restrictions. However, If the data suggests the National Health Service is likely to come under unsustainable pressure, the Government has prepared a Plan B.</p><p>The NHS is working to ensure appropriate operational plans are in place, including to meet potential increases in demand for emergency care.</p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 19/10/2021 16:12:56 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
tabling member	4435 label Biography information for Patricia Gibson

1360982

registered interest
date	19/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Diabetes: Medical Equipment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of continual glucose monitors in treating diabetes.
tabling member constituency	Rochford and Southend East
tabling member printed	James Duddridge
uin	903663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2021 answer text <p>The Department has not made any recent assessment. Commissioning decisions for the adoption of technology products in diabetes are guided by authoritative, evidence-based guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).</p><p>NICE has made a number of recommendations on continuous glucose monitoring in its suite of guidelines on diabetes, which are currently being updated. NICE will consider the evidence on and expects to publish its updated guidance in March 2022.</p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 19/10/2021 16:29:58 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
tabling member	1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge

1360983

registered interest
date	19/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	General Practitioners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to increase patient access to GPs.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	903665
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2021 answer text <p>On 14 October we published a comprehensive new plan to support general practitioners (GPs) and to make it easier for patients to see or speak to GPs and their teams.</p><p>Our plan is supported by a new £250 million Winter Access Fund to assist patients with urgent care needs to be seen by their practitioner on the same day, taking account of their preferences.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 19/10/2021 15:14:46 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

1360984

registered interest
date	19/10/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Eating Disorders: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to help ensure adequate investment in eating disorder research.
tabling member constituency	East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
tabling member printed	Dr Lisa Cameron
uin	903667
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2021 answer text <p>Mental health research is a strategic priority for the Departmental-funded National Institute for Health Research. We are increasing year on year spend in mental health research and invested £93 million in 2019/2020. We also fund the Eating Disorders Genetic Initiative, one of the largest eating disorders studies in England. In partnership with Beat, it aims to better understand what may lead to an eating disorder and how to improve treatments, both prevention and intervention.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 19/10/2021 16:47:16 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4412 label Biography information for Dr Lisa Cameron