Debates between Edward Argar and Paul Maynard during the 2019 Parliament

Cystic Fibrosis: Prescription Charge Exemption

Debate between Edward Argar and Paul Maynard
Wednesday 2nd February 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Paul Maynard Portrait Paul Maynard
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I thank all those who have participated, particularly my hon. Friend the Member for Ashfield (Lee Anderson). We are all grateful to him for not just speaking on a personal basis, but illuminating a debate far better than I could from my more dry, academic analysis. I thank him for his personal contribution, and I thank all hon. Members for a constructive debate. I recognise the point that the Minister made; making a commitment on the hoof at the Dispatch Box can be career-limiting. I know that myself, as I reflect on what I once said on rail and aviation, which I suspect led to my defenestration. Saving High Speed 2 can be terminal for a career, perhaps. None the less, I hope he will take the issue back to Lord Kamall, and that he might encourage him to meet me and other interested Members to hear what the Gentleman whose brief it is thinks of the matter.

Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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I am happy to reassure my hon. Friend that I will certainly convey his request for a meeting to my noble Friend.

Paul Maynard Portrait Paul Maynard
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We have something concrete on which to conclude the debate.

Question put and agreed to.

Resolved,

That this House has considered prescription charge exemption and cystic fibrosis.