Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Caroline Dinenage and Nick Smith

Tuesday 19th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Caroline Dinenage]

Yes. I think this is a really strong signal to clinical commissioning groups about how the NHS values the services provided by children’s hospices—not just end-of-life and palliative care, as I say, but the other respite and outreach services they provide. That is why giving them access to up to £25 million will make an immeasurable difference.

[Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)]

7. What progress his Department has made on contingency planning for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.