Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bim Afolami and Steve Brine

Tuesday 15th January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Steve Brine]

Yes, we will. We recognise that it gives a good start in life. Working with my colleague the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the hon. Member for Thurrock (Jackie Doyle-Price), I will meet one of the groups in that area to talk about it shortly. I know the hon. Lady chairs the infant feeding all-party group, and I am happy to talk to her about that at any time. We see it as an essential start in life.

[Bim Afolami (Hitchin and Harpenden) (Con)]

10. What the aims are of the new mental health support teams to be placed in schools and colleges; and what steps those teams will take to improve mental health for young people.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bim Afolami and Steve Brine

Tuesday 8th May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Bim Afolami (Hitchin and Harpenden) (Con)]

Will the Minister explain how and when the community pharmacy sector will gain access to the pharmacy integration fund? Millions have been promised. When will it be delivered?

[Steve Brine]

The pharmacy integration fund is a great success. It needed to be ramped up and it is being ramped up. Pharmacists, working within general practice, are making a great difference to the multidisciplinary team within primary care.