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733003

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date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people have been diagnosed with the condition known as runner's knee over the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1346
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>This information is not available.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 29/06/2017 11:06:06 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733005

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Sleep Apnoea
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea in the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1347
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>The number of finished admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of sleep apnoea is as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Sum of Finished Admission Episodes</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p>24,270</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>23,684</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p>24,129</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014-15</p></td><td><p>24,131</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p>22,594</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 04/07/2017 10:54:28 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733006

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Sleep Apnoea: Medical Treatments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether he plans to make magnetic copper rings available on the NHS to alleviate snoring.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>Currently, there are no plans to introduce magnetic copper rings to alleviate snoring.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 04/07/2017 10:53:05 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733008

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Lebanon: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in Lebanon on the provision of weapons and helicopters assistance.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>The Lebanon Government have not approached the Ministry of Defence for provision of weapons or helicopter assistance. Any request for military assistance and equipment to support the Lebanon Armed Forces fight against Daesh and other extremist groups in Lebanon is normally directed through the Lebanon Executive Military Committee which is chaired by the Deputy Director of the Lebanese Army and has international representation from the United Nations and key allies</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 04/07/2017 14:17:21 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733024

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Tropical Diseases
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans she has to support programmes to reduce tropical diseases in affected countries.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1496
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>Tackling tropical diseases is a priority for DFID. In April 2017 the Secretary of State announced that the UK Government would invest in programmes to protect over 200 million people from the ill health caused by Neglected Tropical Diseases, which affect some of the world’s poorest people. DFID also continues to be a leader in the fight against malaria through our support to the Global Fund, our investment in research and the programmes we support in affected countries. We also support research into new diagnostics and drugs for malaria, and new products to tackle NTDs.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 04/07/2017 14:29:55 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733026

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Medical Equipment: Oxygen
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to make high-tech cooler vests for oxygen-starved bodies available on the NHS.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1497
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>There are currently no plans to make high-tech cooler vests for oxygen starved bodies available on the National Health Service.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 04/07/2017 10:51:47 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733028

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Butterflies: Conservation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to preserve natural habitats for butterflies.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1498
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>In England we have an extensive network of designated sites, many of which protect our most important butterfly habitats, including habitat for rare and scarce species such as the marsh fritillary and large blue.</p><p> </p><p>Our agri-environment schemes play a major role in the conservation of butterflies on designated sites and in the wider countryside. The Wild Pollinator and Farm Wildlife Package in the Countryside Stewardship scheme offers payments to provide habitats and nectar sources for butterflies and bees on farmland.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 04/07/2017 11:58:02 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733031

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Iron and Steel: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in China on the level of imports of steel from China.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2017 answer text <p>We recognise the problems caused by dumped steel imports which are a direct result of chronic global overcapacity, particularly in the Chinese steel industry. We are actively working with our G20 partners – including China - through the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity, which was established to tackle this problem at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Hangzhou. This important issue was also discussed at the last G7 summit on 26-27 May 2017 in Italy, and is on the agenda of the next G20 summit in Hamburg on 7-8 July 2017.</p> answering member constituency Devizes answering member printed Claire Perry question first answered 03/07/2017 14:44:48 answering member 3974 label Biography information for Claire Perry
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733048

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to encourage people with chronic fatigue syndrome to exercise each day.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1519
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>In 2007 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produced the best practice clinical guideline, Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy): Diagnosis and management of CFS/ME in adults and children. The guideline, last reviewed in 2013, sets out best practice on the diagnosis, treatment care and support of children and adults with CFS/ME and supports local National Health Service commissioners and clinicians in the delivery of services.</p><p>The NICE guideline makes recommendations on the use of Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) in patients mildly or moderately affected by CFS/ME. GET is a structured exercise programme designed to gradually increase how long someone can carry out a physical activity. It should be tailored to a person's current level of activities and should be delivered only by a suitably trained GET therapist with experience in CFS/ME under appropriate clinical supervision. The guideline also acknowledges that there is no one form of treatment to suit every patient and that treatment and care should take into account the personal needs and preferences of the patient. The guideline can be found at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg53/resources/chronic-fatigue-syndromemyalgic-encephalomyelitis-or-encephalopathy-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-975505810885" target="_blank">www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg53/resources/chronic-fatigue-syndromemyalgic-encephalomyelitis-or-encephalopathy-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-975505810885</a></p><p>To ensure its recommendations reflect the latest available evidence, NICE is currently reviewing its guidance to see if an update is required. A decision is expected shortly.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 29/06/2017 11:08:42 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733049

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Obesity: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to reduce obesity among young people.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1520
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>We launched “Childhood Obesity: A Plan for Action” in August 2016. Our world-leading plan focuses on actions that are likely to have the biggest impact on reducing obesity in children and young people. Key measures in the plan include the soft drinks industry levy, the sugar reduction programme, helping children to enjoy an hour of physical activity every day and a healthy rating scheme for primary schools.</p><p> </p><p>We are confident that the measures announced will make a real difference and estimate could reduce childhood obesity rates by around a fifth over the next 10 years.</p><p> </p><p>A copy of “Childhood Obesity: A Plan for Action” is attached and is available at:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/546588/Childhood_obesity_2016__2__acc.pdf" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/546588/Childhood_obesity_2016__2__acc.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 04/07/2017 10:46:30 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon