Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Coaker and Matt Hancock

Tuesday 15th January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Matt Hancock]

The use of new technologies is drilled through the new NHS long-term plan. Genome sequencing holds great opportunities to improve the health of the nation, and my hon. Friend is a great advocate for it.

[Vernon Coaker (Gedling) (Lab)]

T6. As I have seen recently in my own constituency, access to mental health services is sometimes deplorable. Notwithstanding what the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the hon. Member for Thurrock (Jackie Doyle-Price), said earlier about all the plans, how long will people have to wait before those services actually get better?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Coaker and Matt Hancock

Thursday 21st June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Vernon Coaker (Gedling) (Lab)]

In reviewing the cost-effectiveness of the NCS, will the Secretary of State take into account the absolutely brilliant impact it has on so many young people? I have seen this for myself in Nottingham. Many young people who are disadvantaged or facing other challenges in life come together in the programme, and it makes a real difference to them.

[Matt Hancock]

Yes; the hon. Gentleman is a man after my own heart. The outcomes from the NCS are incredibly positive, and that will always be at the forefront of our minds.