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1017176
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Abortion 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, with reference to the recent Coroner's verdict in the case of Aisha Chithira, whether his Department will take steps to ensure that clinical staff providing abortion services are fully trained in post-operative observations. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 197359 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
answer text <p>In line with guidelines published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Care Quality Commission regulations health professionals working within abortion services must be appropriately trained and experienced. Abortion service providers should ensure staff have the right competencies, knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience, including where appropriate in post-operation observations, to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all who use the service. The guidelines and regulations are available at the following links:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/abortion-guideline_web_1.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/abortion-guideline_web_1.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-20-requirements-relating-termination" target="_blank">https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-20-requirements-relating-termination</a></p><p> </p><p>The methods used for legal late term abortions in England are safe when performed by staff with the relevant skills, training and experience in line with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>All independent sector abortion providers must be approved by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and meet the conditions set by the Department’s Required Standard Operating Procedures which are attached. As set out in these procedures, providers are required to have protocols covering the support that should be in place for women following an abortion procedure. Where a pre-existing physical or mental health condition may exist, then the provider must ensure that there are clinical pathways in place for access to appropriate medical back up services, if needed.</p>
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
grouped question UIN
197360 more like this
197361 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-07T12:48:50.147Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T12:48:50.147Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
attachment
1
file name RSOPs May 2018.pdf more like this
title PQ197359,360,361 attached document more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
1017177
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Abortion 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, with reference to the recent Coroner's verdict in the case of Aisha Chithira, if his Department will review the methods used for late-term abortions. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 197360 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
answer text <p>In line with guidelines published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Care Quality Commission regulations health professionals working within abortion services must be appropriately trained and experienced. Abortion service providers should ensure staff have the right competencies, knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience, including where appropriate in post-operation observations, to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all who use the service. The guidelines and regulations are available at the following links:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/abortion-guideline_web_1.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/abortion-guideline_web_1.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-20-requirements-relating-termination" target="_blank">https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-20-requirements-relating-termination</a></p><p> </p><p>The methods used for legal late term abortions in England are safe when performed by staff with the relevant skills, training and experience in line with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>All independent sector abortion providers must be approved by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and meet the conditions set by the Department’s Required Standard Operating Procedures which are attached. As set out in these procedures, providers are required to have protocols covering the support that should be in place for women following an abortion procedure. Where a pre-existing physical or mental health condition may exist, then the provider must ensure that there are clinical pathways in place for access to appropriate medical back up services, if needed.</p>
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
grouped question UIN
197359 more like this
197361 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-07T12:48:50.193Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T12:48:50.193Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
attachment
1
file name RSOPs May 2018.pdf more like this
title PQ197359,360,361 attached document more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
1017178
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Abortion 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, with reference to the recent Coroner's verdict in the case of Aisha Chithira, if he will ensure that all independent abortion providers give appropriate aftercare to women. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 197361 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
answer text <p>In line with guidelines published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Care Quality Commission regulations health professionals working within abortion services must be appropriately trained and experienced. Abortion service providers should ensure staff have the right competencies, knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience, including where appropriate in post-operation observations, to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all who use the service. The guidelines and regulations are available at the following links:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/abortion-guideline_web_1.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/abortion-guideline_web_1.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-20-requirements-relating-termination" target="_blank">https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-20-requirements-relating-termination</a></p><p> </p><p>The methods used for legal late term abortions in England are safe when performed by staff with the relevant skills, training and experience in line with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>All independent sector abortion providers must be approved by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and meet the conditions set by the Department’s Required Standard Operating Procedures which are attached. As set out in these procedures, providers are required to have protocols covering the support that should be in place for women following an abortion procedure. Where a pre-existing physical or mental health condition may exist, then the provider must ensure that there are clinical pathways in place for access to appropriate medical back up services, if needed.</p>
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
grouped question UIN
197359 more like this
197360 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-07T12:48:50.24Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T12:48:50.24Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
attachment
1
file name RSOPs May 2018.pdf more like this
title PQ197359,360,361 attached document more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
1017180
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading National Crime Agency and Police Service of Northern Ireland 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 Exiting the European Union, what recent discussions he has had with the (a) National crime Agency and (b) PSNI on contingency preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 197347 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answer text <p>The Government has been clear that we do not want or expect a no deal scenario</p><p>Achieving agreement on the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, and securing a detailed Political Declaration on the terms of our future relationship has meant that the chances of no deal have been reduced considerably. However, the Government continues to prepare for all eventualities.</p><p>We are working across Government to develop and implement our preparations to leave the EU. This includes discussions between the Home Office and law enforcement agencies and local authorities, including the National Crime Agency and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, on how to ensure ongoing security and effective policing regardless of the outcome of negotiations.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-12T16:21:02.337Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-12T16:21:02.337Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
1017181
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Animal Products: Overseas Trade 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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will list the veterinary agreements which have been concluded between the UK and international trade partners in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 197348 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-11more like thismore than 2018-12-11
answer text <p>International veterinary agreements that cover trade arrangements fall within the competence of the EU. The EU has not concluded any new veterinary trade agreements over the last five years.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As the EU holds competence for trade, the UK would not have concluded any independent trade deals in line with its status as a Member State.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Additionally, the UK currently has around 1,600 Export Health Certificates (EHCs) to support exports to some 154 countries outside the EU. These are templates accepted by the importing country to provide technical assurances on public and animal health. They cover certain live animals and products of animal origin, such as food. They differ from the more formal, wide-ranging veterinary agreements.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-11T11:53:00.037Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-11T11:53:00.037Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
1017182
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Prostate Cancer: 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 the NHS has any plans to introduce a new surgical procedure for treating prostate cancer. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 197363 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
answer text <p>No such plans currently exist.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Winchester more like this
answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-07T13:03:41.927Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T13:03:41.927Z
answering member
4067
label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1017183
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Erenumab 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 plans the NHS has to make erenumab available to people with migraines. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 197364 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
answer text <p>The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently developing Technology appraisal guidance on the use of erenumab for preventing migraines. NHS commissioners are legally required to fund drugs and treatments recommended by NICE’s technology appraisal programme. In the absence of positive guidance from NICE, it is for commissioners to make decisions on whether to fund this treatment based on an assessment of the available evidence.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Winchester more like this
answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-07T13:07:25.02Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T13:07:25.02Z
answering member
4067
label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1017184
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Fertility: 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, if he will take steps to ensure that fertility treatment is available to older women. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 197365 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
answer text <p>It is the Government's policy that clinical commissioning groups should have regard to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline on the assessment and treatment of people with fertility problems when commissioning services for which they are responsible. This includes the recommendation in the guideline that three cycles of in-vitro fertilisation be offered to qualifying couples where the woman is under the age of 40 and one cycle where the woman is between the ages of 40 and 42.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-07T12:50:32.413Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T12:50:32.413Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1017185
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Hypertension: Drugs 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 the NHS has made of the link between the use of blood pressure drugs and lung cancer; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 197366 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
answer text <p>NHS England has made no assessment of the link between the use of blood pressure drugs and lung cancer.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Winchester more like this
answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-07T13:04:25.707Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T13:04:25.707Z
answering member
4067
label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1017191
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Italy: Floods 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assistance his Department has provided to UK nationals as a result of the recent flooding in the coastal regions of Italy. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 197349 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-06more like thismore than 2018-12-06
answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office was not approached to offer assistance to British Nationals who may have been caught up in the coastal floods. We are aware of two British Nationals who were rescued in Sardinia following the flooding there but they did not approach us for any assistance. FCO travel advice was updated on 29 October with information about the severe weather conditions and a link to local guidance being issued by the local authorities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-06T14:07:18.983Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-06T14:07:18.983Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this