Speeches by Smyth.

“I was going to outline the points, but I am happy to give way if the hon. Lady wants.”

“That is why it is important that we look at what is actually happening on the ground and how we are moving forward. We are committed to supporting this cohort, and particularly those patients for whom this condition is largely preventable. Care closer to home, based around our 10-year plan, is absolutely the right way …”

“That is why I was clear in outlining that ICBs have a duty to make sure that they are financially sustainable and that their planning and strategic commissioning meets the needs of their local population. They need to balance those requirements. Under the new clause, there is a risk that the Secretary of State, by sett…”

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“Constructive dialogue and co-operation with staff and trade unions is the best way to maintain industrial relations, in whatever area we are talking about. In that constructive spirit, I am pleased that we have seen the end of the long-running dispute with resident doctors, after they voted to accept the Government’s o…”

“Ultimately, whether to take strike action is a decision for trade unions. At the same time, we want to work constructively with all unions to avoid disrupting services for patients. On the Opposition spokesperson’s point, it is disappointing that the consultants have balloted to potentially go on strike. Obviously, we …”

“I am slightly confused, as I suspect other Committee members are, by the Opposition’s approach to the private sector, having had a discussion in relation to the previous new clause about not using the private sector and boosting work and employment opportunities in our country. They do have a slightly odd view with reg…”

“New Clause 106”

““Within 12 months of the date on which this Act receives Royal Assent, the Secretary of State must publish an assessment of—”

“(a) opportunities to support self-care and prevention through the reclassification of medicines,”

“(d) steps being taken to support a proportionate and agile regulatory framework for medicines reclassification whilst maintaining patient safety.”—(Dr Caroline Johnson.)”

“This new clause would require the Secretary of State to publish an assessment in relation to the safe and proportionate reclassification of medicines.”

“Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.”

“New Clause 108”

“Well, what was a disaster was the Tories’ management of the capital estate pre-1997 and post-2010, if the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham wants to talk about disasters on capital planning. I could talk about this for a very long time, but I know the Committee is keen to move forward, and I addressed some of …”

“I will respond to the hon. Gentleman in a moment, but first I will address clauses 68 to 72, as well as amendment 77, which was tabled by the hon. Member for North Shropshire. Clause 68 will allow the Secretary of State, by regulations, to make provision that is consequential on this Bill. Amendment 77 would amend that…”

“I am grateful to the hon. Member for bringing this discussion before the Committee. She is right that, following the For Women Scotland case at the Supreme Court in April 2025 and the recent laying of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s updated code of practice on 21 May, ensuring the provision of single-sex fac…”

“I thank the hon. Member for North Shropshire, who raises issues of patient safety diligently on behalf of her constituents and the wider system. I will take the time to answer some of the points about where the Government are. Obviously, we support prioritising patient safety, which along with service quality and exper…”

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“(2) In subsection (2) for “First-tier Tribunal” substitute “relevant appeal body”.”