Health and Social Care Debate
Full Debate: Read Full DebateAngela Richardson
Main Page: Angela Richardson (Conservative - Guildford)Department Debates - View all Angela Richardson's debates with the Department of Health and Social Care
(2 years, 8 months ago)
Commons ChamberI can reassure the hon. Gentleman that it is not him who is looking a little old or worn around the edges. I understand the point he makes, and he and I have met about this particular issue, which goes back to what counts against capital allocations in terms of accounting. He tempts me to change Treasury rules; I fear that could be career-limiting, as I am not a Treasury Minister, but I will continue to talk to him and work with him to see whether we can find a way to allow the project to proceed.
I am reassured to see that applications to study nursing and midwifery have risen by 21% this year alone. Having recently joined my midwives on their March with Midwives up the high street in Guildford, I know that midwives urgently need their numbers boosted. Will my hon. Friend confirm that we remain on track to deliver 50,000 more nurses by the end of this Parliament, as we promised in our manifesto?
I can confirm that my hon. Friend is absolutely right in her assessment of the progress that we are making.