Speeches by Smyth.

“New Clause 51”

“Regulation of NHS managers and leaders”

“The hon. Member has brought up an important topic. The Government absolutely recognise that inaccurate information can undermine confidence in vaccines, which are so important. We are already taking a multi-pronged approach to addressing that through national communications, support for healthcare professionals and the…”

“(b) a duty on senior NHS managers and leaders to ensure that patient safety concerns raised by staff are properly investigated and responded to;”

“(d) the scope of persons to whom the barring system applies, which must include at minimum board-level directors and their direct reports within NHS bodies.”

“(3) Before making an order under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must carry out a statutory consultation in accordance with section 60(4) of the Health Act 1999 and must lay a draft of the order before Parliament under the affirmative resolution procedure.”

“There have been interesting discussions on these new clauses. I recognise that the intention behind them is to reduce the impact on patients and NHS budgets when doctors take industrial action. That is an objective that we all support, but I do not agree that the new clauses are the best way to achieve it. I respect th…”

“(b) the completion of the statutory consultation required by subsection (3);”

“(d) the establishment of the College of Executive and Clinical Leadership committed to in the 10 Year Health Plan.”

“(5) The Secretary of State must lay the timetable published under subsection (4) before Parliament.”

“This probing new clause presses the government to explain why the Health Bill does not include provision to implement the statutory regulation of NHS managers, and to commit to a timetable for bringing that regulation into force.”

“I am going to move on. Noting what I have set out, having such a vote would set an uncomfortable precedent that would be likely to significantly compromise the value and reputation of UK research, as well as creating an inequity unique to individuals with gender incongruence or gender dysphoria. For those reasons, I as…”

“Brought up, and read the First time.”

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“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 …”

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“New Clause 106”

“(c) the impact of medicines reclassification on patient access, NHS demand and productivity, and”

“7 (1) Section 158 (appeals) is amended as follows.”