Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Beccy Cooper and Wes Streeting

Tuesday 24th February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Wes Streeting]

I wholeheartedly agree with the hon. Member. The voluntary and community sector provides, and should continue to provide, support for victims. The voluntary sector does a brilliant job, in an environment that often feels safer and more inclusive, and we should welcome that. However, the existence of voluntary sector provision does not excuse the NHS from performing its duties. One change that I have led in the leadership culture of my Department is the recognition that investment in services for victims and survivors is a responsibility of the NHS and the DHSC, not of the Home Office, Ministry of Justice or others. We must take responsibility for meeting the needs of everyone. There is of course more to do on waiting times. I would be delighted to ensure that the hon. Gentleman gets the meeting that he asks for.

[Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West) (Lab)]

12. What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his polices of recent trends in national wellbeing indicators.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Beccy Cooper and Wes Streeting

Tuesday 19th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Wes Streeting]

We have not yet announced allocations for general practice for the year ahead, and we are taking into account all the pressures that general practice is under.

[Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West) (Lab)]

T10. The renewed focus on prevention in our health system is welcome, but under the previous Government, the public health grant that facilitates much of that work was cut by 28%. Has the Minister, in partnership with the Treasury, considered when we might be able to address that public health funding issue, which is essential to enabling progress in prevention?