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Debate between Dan Jarvis and Neil O'Brien
Monday 13th October 2025

(1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis
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On the hon. Gentleman’s final question, I have taken every opportunity to try to provide the Government’s response. I was not entirely clear about his critique of taking a long-term strategic approach and whether he thinks that is a good thing to do or not. I think it is a good thing that Governments think carefully and strategically about their role in the world and the nature of their relationships with countries like China. Yes, we have to be clear-eyed, and have to always defend our national security, but we also have to look for opportunities for economic growth as well.

Oral Answers

Debate between Dan Jarvis and Neil O'Brien
Tuesday 25th April 2023

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Neil O'Brien Portrait Neil O’Brien
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I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend and congratulate him on quitting. The swap to stop scheme that we are rolling out nationally, which is the first of its kind in the world, is based on strong local evidence. We know it works from local pilots, which is why we are rolling it out at scale.

Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab)
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Smoking remains the biggest preventable cause of cancer and we know that smoking cessation services are vital to kicking the habit, but smokers in England face a postcode lottery when trying to access them. What is the Minister doing to ensure that everybody who needs those services is able to access them?

Neil O'Brien Portrait Neil O’Brien
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Absolutely. In total, public health grants will go up by 5% in real terms over the next two years. We want to reduce the postcode variation, because these are important services. I am keen to speak to anyone who wants to work with us at a local level.