Covid-19 Response Debate

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Dan Jarvis

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Business of the House (18 May)
Monday 18th May 2020

(3 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab) [V]
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. Inequality is nothing new—[Inaudible.] The mortality rate for the poorest 10% is around double that of the most affluent. Does the Secretary of State agree that we must tackle this disparity? Will he commit to building a healthier country as we emerge from this crisis?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I think the Secretary of State got that.

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