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1134009

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date	24/06/2019
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Universal Credit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the effect on a universal credit claimant’s health and well-being of the ability to repay hardship payments.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	268345
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>Hardship payments are available as a safeguard if a claimant demonstrates that they cannot meet their immediate and most essential needs (including accommodation, heating, food and hygiene) as a result of a benefit sanction.</p><p> </p><p>Work Coaches ensure they consider the claimant’s circumstances, including issues relating to their health and well-being, at the point of the new claim to Universal Credit, to tailor the service accordingly. This also includes when claimants are repaying any hardship payments.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 27/06/2019 14:23:18 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1134010

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Entry Clearances: Overseas Students
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of whether out-of-country appeals are appropriate for students to challenge visa revocations as a result of allegations of cheating in the TOEIC English language test.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	268346
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>In 2017, the Court of Appeal in the case of Ahsan found that an out of country appeal was not effective where the person was refused on the basis of alleged cheating in a TOEIC English language test, because there was no mechanism to give oral evidence in place at that time.</p><p>There is a small cohort of people who did leave the UK and have lodged an appeal from overseas and we have been working with HM Courts and Tribunals Service to ensure that they can have an effective appeal, including providing video links where appropriate. These appellants can apply to the tribunal hearing their case to indicate if they want to give live evidence. It is then for the tribunal to decide whether the arrangements the Home Office is able to put in place are sufficient or whether it is necessary for the individu-al to return to the UK for their appeal. There have been a number of hear-ings held abroad using video link and the courts have found that this enabled the appellant to give evidence effectively.</p><p>Following the changes to the appeals system made in the Immigration Act 2014, appeals can only be brought where claims raising asylum, humanitarian protection or human rights claims are refused; where protection status is revoked; in EEA cases and for deprivation of citizenship. Some of those refused on the basis of alleged cheating have made human rights claims and will have an in country right of appeal if refused (unless the claim is clearly unfounded).</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 27/06/2019 15:24:07 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1134011

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
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	Genito-urinary Medicine
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 commit to bringing forward a national sexual health strategy.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	268500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>The development of a national sexual health strategy is a key recommendation in the Health and Social Care Committee’s report on sexual health, which was published on 2 June 2019. The Government is currently considering the report’s recommendations and will publish a formal response shortly.</p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy question first answered 27/06/2019 13:09:35 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1134012

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Prostitution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the timeframe is for his receiving a report from the University of Bristol on prostitution in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	268396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>As part of the Government’s response to the Home Affairs Select Committee report into prostitution, the Home Office provided £150,000 to fund research specifically into the nature and prevalence of prostitution in England and Wales. This independent research is being led by the University of Bristol and will enable us to inform an objective evidence base before we consider any changes to policy and legislation in respect of prostitution.</p><p>We have now received the report, and this will be published in due course.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 27/06/2019 15:36:32 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

1134013

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
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: Listeria Monocytogenes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to prevent listeria in food in hospitals.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	268501
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>On 17 June 2019, my Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced a root-and-branch review of all the food in hospitals, both food served, and food sold. This will look at the safety of food available to patients, visitors and staff, and provide healthier choices and improved nutrition.</p><p>National Health Service organisations have systems of due diligence in place to ensure that all their suppliers have appropriate registrations. The kitchens and other areas in the NHS used to store and process food are required to be registered and rated by the local authority and all staff involved in the preparation and handling of food are required to hold a level two food hygiene certificate. In addition to this, a food safety management system must be in place that outlines controls and processes for the safe delivery, handling and preparing of foods.</p><p>The Food Standards Agency (FSA) published comprehensive guidance for healthcare and social care organisations on managing listeria risk in vulnerable people in 2016. The FSA commissioned delivery of training to 557 key staff responsible for food safety in hospitals and 288 local authority Environmental Health Officers in a series of workshops and webinars in 2015.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy question first answered 02/07/2019 16:26:38 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1134014

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
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	Heart Diseases: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to prevent heart disease in young people aged 17-30.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	268502
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>The NHS Long Term Plan advises that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is largely preventable, through lifestyle changes and a combination of public health and National Health Service action on smoking and tobacco addiction, obesity, tackling alcohol misuse and food reformulation.</p><p>A key milestone in the CVD section of the NHS Long Term Plan is for the National Health Service to help prevent up to 150,000 heart attacks, strokes and dementia cases over the next 10 years. The NHS Long Term Plan sets out that where individuals are identified with high risk conditions, appropriate preventative treatments will be offered in a timely way, and the creation of a national CVD prevention audit for primary care will also support continuous clinical improvement. NHS England and NHS Improvement will continue to work closely with key partners and stakeholders, such as the British Heart Foundation, as it supports the NHS to deliver the commitments set out in the NHS Long Term Plan.</p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy question first answered 02/07/2019 16:31:43 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1134015

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
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	Health Services: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that wounded soldier health and rehabilitation bills are paid for by the NHS.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	268503
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>Veterans are able to receive care through all NHS services and are also able to receive priority treatment for conditions relating to their service. In addition to mainstream services, Veterans can also access specific services such as the Veterans Trauma Network. Veterans are able to access high quality clinically appropriate prosthetic limbs from the National Health Service. Nine NHS prosthetic centres are in place to provide enhanced services for veterans.</p><p>In addition to these services, a new package of support for seriously wounded armed forces personnel was launched on 29 March 2019, the Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans Framework (IPC4V). This new pathway will ensure that individuals with very complex and enduring healthcare requirements transitioning out of the military into civilian life will continue to receive comprehensive support.</p><p>The above services (as well as some for mental health needs) are commissioned and paid for by NHS England, whereas the devolved administrations have their own arrangements for providing care to veterans.</p><p>The health needs of serving personnel are dealt with by the Defence Medical Services.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 02/07/2019 15:03:08 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1134016

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
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	Arthritis: Medical Treatments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when electrical stimulation for arthritis pain will be available on the NHS.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	268504
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>We are aware of recent research looking at electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This was a small pilot study of 14 people, and therefore research remains at an early stage. In order to be suitable for routine National Health Service use, larger scale clinical trials demonstrating the safety and efficacy of this treatment approach would need to be undertaken, and assessments of its cost effectiveness would also need to be considered.</p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy question first answered 02/07/2019 16:34:30 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1134017

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
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	Dental Services and Plastic Surgery: Medical Treatments Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what advice is available to people travelling overseas for dental or cosmetic surgery.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	268505
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>All cosmetic procedures have risks and can impact upon physical and emotional health. Holiday packages that include cosmetic procedures can trivialise what should be a major decision.</p><p>The Government urges anyone considering a cosmetic or dental procedure abroad to do their research into the standards and qualifications that apply in the country they are travelling to. They should ensure that adequate insurance arrangements are in place and that they have access to appropriate aftercare back in the United Kingdom in the event of any complications.</p><p>NHS.UK publishes guidance for people thinking about travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery, as well as general safety advice and information about individual procedures. The Royal College of Surgeons and the British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons also provide information online and the General Dental Council has published a guide for patients considering travelling abroad for dental treatment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 02/07/2019 11:37:20 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1134018

registered interest
date	24/06/2019
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	Accelerated Access Collaborative
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 list the (a) criteria and (b) timelines for products to be considered in (i) the current round and (ii) future review rounds of the Accelerated Access Collaborative route.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	268506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>In October 2018, the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) announced it was supporting the uptake of 12 high performing products, with the potential to improve the lives of up to 500,000 patients per year and save the National Health Service £30 million per year in England. All the products currently being supported by the AAC have been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and therefore evidence on clinical benefits and cost savings were considered as part of the process.</p><p>The AAC board met on 26 June and had a positive discussion about future products and expects to announce further products later this year.</p><p>The AAC will consider the following areas of interest when determining which products to support:</p><p>- evidence of clinical and cost effectiveness;</p><p>- addressing significant unmet need;</p><p>- application to large populations or high budget impact; and</p><p>- enabling a novel mode of action or enabling significant changes to the care pathway.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 02/07/2019 16:12:14 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon