Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baggy Shanker and Diana Johnson

Tuesday 20th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Baggy Shanker (Derby South) (Lab/Co-op)]

Despite increasing demand, the previous Government scrapped plans for a new health centre in Sinfin, denying our community the care and capacity that it deserves. Will the Minister confirm that this Government are taking a different approach, providing the NHS services in local communities such as Sinfin and beyond?

[Dame Diana Johnson]

Absolutely. That is a core part of the neighbourhood health offer that this Government are making. We have already announced, in wave 1, a number of neighbourhood health centres; wave 2 will be announced shortly. This is absolutely key to keeping people out of hospital and providing healthcare in local communities.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baggy Shanker and Diana Johnson

Monday 26th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Dame Diana Johnson]

I thank my hon. Friend for her interest and her visit to Tipton Jobcentre Plus, and for her kind words about the staff there. Jobcentre Plus in Tipton has been reviewing local ESOL availability. It is welcoming work with the combined authority to look at expanding provision, to ensure that demand is met and so that more claimants can move into work.

[Baggy Shanker (Derby South) (Lab/Co-op)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.