Debates between Lord Kamall and Lord Bishop of Lincoln during the 2019 Parliament

NHS England: Waiting Lists

Debate between Lord Kamall and Lord Bishop of Lincoln
Tuesday 16th November 2021

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Kamall Portrait Lord Kamall (Con)
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I hope that the noble Baroness will allow me as much time as her question took to answer. The Government have announced at least £500 million over three years to support the workforce and fund various initiatives. One thing that we are looking at in the Health and Care Bill is how we make sure that workers in the social care sector, whether in private or state-funded institutions, make sure that they earn enough. We have also launched a Made with Care programme, a publicity campaign to encourage people into the social care sector. It involves many existing social care workers, who talk about what a rewarding job it is and how they can make a difference in people’s lives.

Lord Bishop of Lincoln Portrait The Lord Bishop of Ely
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My Lords, can the Minister confirm the number of children waiting for treatment for speech and language and for physiotherapy and occupational therapy assessments after their initial assessment? Those treatments are vital for supporting educational development of children as we recover from the pandemic. Are those figures included in the published waiting list figures—and, if not, why not?

Lord Kamall Portrait Lord Kamall (Con)
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I thank the right reverend Prelate for that question. Unfortunately, I do not have the statistics with me, but I shall write to him.