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Cat Smith Excerpts
Tuesday 7th January 2025

(2 days, 20 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wes Streeting Portrait Wes Streeting
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The Conservatives cannot, on the one hand, welcome the investment and, on the other hand, condemn the means of raising it. Would they cut NHS and care services, or would they raise other taxes? They have to answer.

Cat Smith Portrait Cat Smith (Lancaster and Wyre) (Lab)
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T9. I thank my right hon. Friend for securing the land purchase for the new hospital in Lancaster. Will he meet me to discuss how a new hospital will transform health outcomes for my constituents?

Wes Streeting Portrait Wes Streeting
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I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend. She was literally the first person to lobby me immediately after the general election, about her hospital, having already lobbied me before. I am delighted that, thanks to her efforts, we have been able to deliver for her community; indeed, thanks to your efforts, Mr Speaker, we have done so for yours too. I would be delighted to meet her.