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1723192
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
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 Doctors and Nurses more like this
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many (a) nurses and (b) doctors were employed by the NHS in (i) May 2010 and (ii) the most recent month for which data is available. more like this
tabling member constituency Basildon and Billericay more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Richard Holden more like this
uin 1577 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answer text <p>The following table shows the number of full-time equivalent nurses, including health visitors, and doctors employed by National Health Service trusts and other core organisations in England, as of May 2010 and May 2024:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>May 2010</p></td><td><p>May 2024</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nurses</p></td><td><p>280,950</p></td><td><p>356,581</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Doctors</p></td><td><p>94,742</p></td><td><p>140,968</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Source: NHS Hospital and Community Health Services workforce statistics for England, published by NHS England on a monthly basis.</p><p>The data includes staff employed by NHS trusts and other core NHS organisations. It excludes staff directly employed by general practitioner surgeries, local authorities, and other providers such as community interest companies and private providers. More detailed data can be found at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-workforce-statistics" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-workforce-statistics</a></p>
answering member constituency Bristol South more like this
answering member printed Karin Smyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T09:52:15.643Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T09:52:15.643Z
answering member
4444
label Biography information for Karin Smyth more like this
tabling member
4813
label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden more like this
1723286
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Children more like this
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many families in Blyth and Ashington constituency are impacted by the two child benefit cap. more like this
tabling member constituency Blyth and Ashington more like this
tabling member printed
Ian Lavery more like this
uin 1499 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>The number of Universal Credit households affected by the policy to provide support to a maximum of 2 children, in Blyth and Ashington in April 2024 was 770.</p><p> </p><p>The equivalent figure for Child Tax Credits is not held by this department as it is administered by HM Revenue &amp; Customs.</p><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p>1. The new 2024 Parliamentary Constituencies are derived by using postcode lookup data against the claimant address however, this is only available for England and Wales and is not present for all households in this data source.</p><p> </p><p>2. 2024 Parliamentary Constituencies are approximate and therefore figures may not match exactly with the previous 2019 Parliamentary Constituencies they correspond to.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Ham more like this
answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T10:28:24.107Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T10:28:24.107Z
answering member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
tabling member
4139
label Biography information for Ian Lavery more like this
1722800
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Water Charges: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on water charges in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 1273 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answer text <p>I have discussed with the First and deputy First Minister the urgent need to transform how public services are funded and delivered in Northern Ireland.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>It is for the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly to make decisions on how to sustainably fund public services in Northern Ireland within its Budget and to raise revenue to support this. This Government is committed to supporting the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure better outcomes for citizens.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Leeds South more like this
answering member printed Hilary Benn more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T10:12:21.773Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T10:12:21.773Z
answering member
413
label Biography information for Hilary Benn more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1722822
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
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 Cystic Fibrosis: Medical Treatments more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 the supply of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies for people with cystic fibrosis. more like this
tabling member constituency South Holland and The Deepings more like this
tabling member printed
Sir John Hayes more like this
uin 1189 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>The Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), including Creon, used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer. The supply issues are impacting countries throughout Europe, and have been caused by the limited availability of raw ingredients and manufacturing capacity constraints in producing the volumes needed to meet demand. The Department is continuing to work with all suppliers of PERT to help resolve the supply issues in the short and longer term. This includes asking that they expedite deliveries, source stock from other markets, and increase production.</p><p>We have issued comprehensive guidance to healthcare professionals about these supply issues, which provides advice on how to manage patients whilst there is disruption to supply. This guidance is being kept under review, and updates will be made as necessary. Serious Shortage Protocols are in place for Creon 10,000 and 25,000 capsules to limit prescriptions to one months’ supply, to allow demand management.</p><p>We understand how frustrating and distressing medicine supply issues can be. While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, the Department has a range of well-established processes and tools to manage them when they arise, and to help mitigate risks to patients.</p>
answering member constituency Bristol South more like this
answering member printed Karin Smyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T08:59:36.517Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T08:59:36.517Z
answering member
4444
label Biography information for Karin Smyth more like this
tabling member
350
label Biography information for Sir John Hayes more like this
1723011
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Health Services more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 improve (a) diagnosis, (b) treatment and (c) awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in the NHS. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley more like this
tabling member printed
Sonia Kumar more like this
uin 1395 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answer text <p>The Department, through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), provides funding for research projects which aim to understand the underlying causes of myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and find new treatments for the condition. For example, the NIHR, together with the Medical Research Council, have funded the world’s largest genome-wide association study of ME/CFS. This £3.2 million study, termed DecodeME, will analyse samples from 25,000 people with ME/CFS to search for genetic differences that may indicate underlying causes or an increased risk of developing the condition. By helping us to understand ME/CFS better, this research has the potential to lead to new treatments for the condition.</p><p>Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning specialist ME/CFS services that meet the needs of their population, subject to local prioritisation and funding. The process of commissioning services should take into account best practice guidance such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance on ME/CFS diagnosis and management, published in October 2021.</p><p>It is the duty of clinicians to keep themselves appraised of best practice, in particular guidance issued by the NICE. Whilst guidelines are not mandatory, clinicians and commissioners are expected to take them fully into account when designing services to meet the needs of their local population. The NICE promotes its guidance via its website, newsletters, and other media.</p><p>In October 2023, the British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS published the ME/CFS National Services Survey. This report provides insight into the services being delivered for adults, children, and young people with ME/CFS.</p><p>The Department has been working with NHS England to develop an e-learning course on ME/CFS for healthcare professionals, to support staff to be able to provide better care and improve patient outcomes. This has involved feedback and input from patients. The Medical Schools Council will promote the NHS England e-learning package on ME/CFS to all United Kingdom medical schools, and encourage medical schools to provide undergraduates with direct patient experience of ME/CFS. A decision on next steps on ME/CFS at the national level will be taken in the coming weeks.</p>
answering member constituency Gorton and Denton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Gwynne more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-25T16:24:15.447Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-25T16:24:15.447Z
answering member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
tabling member 5274
1723015
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
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 Fruit and Vegetables: Horticulture more like this
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has undertaken a review of the accessibility of the Fruit and Vegetable aid scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency South Norfolk more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Goldsborough more like this
uin 1399 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answer text <p>The Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme is an EU legacy scheme and legislation is in place which will close it on the 31st of December 2025. The Government has committed to championing British farming, whilst protecting the environment, and is currently considering the best way to support our farming sectors in the future, including horticulture.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cambridge more like this
answering member printed Daniel Zeichner more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-25T17:11:50.063Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-25T17:11:50.063Z
answering member
4382
label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner more like this
tabling member 5205
1723041
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
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 Obesity: Children more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 tackle childhood obesity in Dudley. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley more like this
tabling member printed
Sonia Kumar more like this
uin 1425 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answer text <p>The Government recognises that prevention will always be better, and cheaper, than a cure. We will take action to prevent and tackle the obesity crisis head on, creating the healthiest generation of children ever.</p><p>As set out in the King’s Speech, we are committed to implementing the advertising restrictions for less healthy food and drink. A 9:00pm television watershed and 24-hour ban on paid-for advertising of less healthy food and drink products are due to come into force on 1 October 2025. The Government is also committed to banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16-year-olds. We will also stop the targeting of school children by fast food outlets by empowering councils to block the development of new fast food shops outside schools.</p><p>Officials in the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities Midlands Region work closely with local partners, including local authorities and the National Health Service, to support them with local initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle and tackle obesity.</p>
answering member constituency Gorton and Denton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Gwynne more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T09:04:39.027Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T09:04:39.027Z
answering member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
tabling member 5274
1723068
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
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 Pancreatin more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 help increase the supply of Creon. more like this
tabling member constituency Redditch more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Bloore more like this
uin 1452 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>The Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), including Creon, used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer. The supply issues are impacting countries throughout Europe, and have been caused by the limited availability of raw ingredients and manufacturing capacity constraints in producing the volumes needed to meet demand. The Department is continuing to work with all suppliers of PERT to help resolve the supply issues in the short and longer term. This includes asking that they expedite deliveries, source stock from other markets, and increase production.</p><p>We have issued comprehensive guidance to healthcare professionals about these supply issues, which provides advice on how to manage patients whilst there is disruption to supply. This guidance is being kept under review, and updates will be made as necessary. Serious Shortage Protocols are in place for Creon 10,000 and 25,000 capsules to limit prescriptions to one months’ supply, to allow demand management.</p><p>We understand how frustrating and distressing medicine supply issues can be. While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, the Department has a range of well-established processes and tools to manage them when they arise, and to help mitigate risks to patients.</p>
answering member constituency Bristol South more like this
answering member printed Karin Smyth more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T08:52:51.24Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T08:52:51.24Z
answering member
4444
label Biography information for Karin Smyth more like this
tabling member 5109
1722419
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-22more like thismore than 2024-07-22
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme more like this
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has had discussions with the devolved Administrations on ensuring value for money in legal aid provision. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 947 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answer text <p>Legal aid is a devolved matter in Scotland and Northern Ireland. My Rt. Hon. friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has not yet had the opportunity to discuss legal aid with the devolved governments. Ministers look forward to working with their counterparts in the devolved governments on a range of issues, including legal aid.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Swindon South more like this
answering member printed Heidi Alexander more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-25T12:39:07.337Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-25T12:39:07.337Z
answering member
4038
label Biography information for Heidi Alexander more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1722435
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-22more like thismore than 2024-07-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading UNRWA more like this
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his oral statement on 19 July 2024, Official Report, column 300 on Israel and Gaza, if his Department will take steps to monitor the neutrality of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). more like this
tabling member constituency South Holland and The Deepings more like this
tabling member printed
Sir John Hayes more like this
uin 868 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>When the Foreign Secretary announced the resumption of funding on 19 July 2024, he said that UNRWA had taken serious action in response to the appalling allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel.</p><p>The Government is confident that UNRWA is now taking action to ensure it meets the highest standards of neutrality and strengthening its procedures. £1 million of the £21 million of new UK funding will be earmarked to support UNRWA to implement the management reforms recommended by the independent Colonna review. Together with other donors, we will continue to monitor UNRWA's progress to implement the action plan. The FCDO will also continue to conduct our own annual assessment of UK funding to UNRWA.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Lincoln more like this
answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T11:25:36.107Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T11:25:36.107Z
answering member 5148
tabling member
350
label Biography information for Sir John Hayes more like this