Debates between Victoria Atkins and Derek Twigg during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Victoria Atkins and Derek Twigg
Tuesday 23rd January 2024

(10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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I thank my hon. Friend sincerely for her question. The good news is that community diagnostic centres have now delivered over 6 million additional tests and scans since July 2021 thanks to the hard work of NHS staff, but I will of course be delighted to meet her to discuss her plans for her local constituency.

Derek Twigg Portrait Derek Twigg (Halton) (Lab)
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T3. New British Heart Foundation analysis shows that the number of people dying before the age of 75 in England from heart and circulatory diseases has risen to its highest level in over a decade. The rate of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease has now increased in England for three years back to back. Why are the Government taking such a long time to get to grips with this crisis?