Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Andrea Jenkyns Excerpts
Tuesday 2nd July 2019

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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The Prime Minister has made a number of announcements since 23 May, including on modern slavery and mental health. All these announcements have been costed and are affordable within existing budgets for 2019-20.

Andrea Jenkyns Portrait Andrea Jenkyns (Morley and Outwood) (Con)
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What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure that dementia care is adequately funded in the next spending review?

Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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My hon. Friend makes a very good point about dementia care, which is one of the issues that will be looked at as part of the long-term plan for health. Due to the fiscal responsibility exercised by this Government, we are able to put extra money into health services to deal with issues such as dementia.