All 1 Debates between Chuka Umunna and Lord Jackson of Peterborough

Tue 15th Nov 2016

Leaving the EU: NHS Funding

Debate between Chuka Umunna and Lord Jackson of Peterborough
Tuesday 15th November 2016

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mowat Portrait David Mowat
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Had I been writing something on the side of the bus, and had I been campaigning on that cause in the referendum, I might have been more circumspect. I might have said that £350 million could become available and could be spent on whatever the Government’s priorities were, one of which was very likely to be the NHS. I hope that that satisfies the hon. Gentleman.

Lord Jackson of Peterborough Portrait Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough) (Con)
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I regret that I seem to have stumbled into a sort of elongated primal scream therapy session involving refighting last June’s referendum. The hon. Member for Streatham (Mr Umunna) would have a more persuasive and cogent argument if he saw the other side of the equation. Yes, EU workers have a massive impact on and are committed to the NHS, but unrestricted EU migration over a number of years has put massive strains on the delivery of our health services. He has never conceded that point.

Chuka Umunna Portrait Mr Umunna
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That is not what I am talking about.