NHS Long-Term Plan: Implementation Debate
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Damian Green
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(5 years, 4 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
Ah, a veritable galaxy of parliamentary celebrities from whom to choose.
Damian Green (Ashford) (Con)
I felt that my right hon. Friend’s announcement deserved a more enthusiastic response than the uncharacteristically churlish one it received from the shadow Health Secretary. In terms of mental health, I particularly welcome the introduction of four-week waiting time targets for children and young people, because I know how much distress has been caused to many of my constituents by undue delays in the assessment and treatment of young people with mental health problems. Can he tell the House when he plans to implement those new waiting time targets and how he will keep pressure on CCGs, so that the benefits are seen on the ground as soon as possible?