Oral Answers to Questions

Alison Thewliss Excerpts

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Victoria Atkins]

I thank my right hon. Friend for his question, and of course for his integral role not just during the pandemic, but in setting up the UKHSA. He will understand that I and others are keeping this under very close review, and the chief medical officer is briefing me as and when needed.

[Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) (SNP)]

T9. I have had concerns raised about a company based in England but operating across the UK online that shape shifts and is known variously as Young Vibes, Peaky Parents, Kactus Kids, “themumsnet” and, currently, Anxiety Recovery. It offers to fix children’s anxiety in mere weeks, but it is preying on vulnerable families, drawing them into expensive treatments, and inciting them to take out loans and get into debt. It is operating outside regulatory frameworks, so may I ask what Ministers can do about such unscrupulous and exploitative companies?

[Victoria Atkins]

The hon. Lady raises an important point, and I ask her to write to me, please, so that we can look into it.