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Helen Goodman

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Tuesday 15th January 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I appreciate the natural courtesy of the Minister in looking in the direction of the person questioning him, but the House wants the benefit of his mellifluous tones, so he should face the House. We are grateful to him.

Helen Goodman Portrait Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)
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T2. The closure of ward 6 at Bishop Auckland Hospital will mean the loss of 24 beds, which is why 14,000 people have signed a petition to keep it. Will the Minister now step in to ensure that we keep ward 6?

Stephen Hammond Portrait Stephen Hammond
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The hon. Lady will know that in the long-term plan we have committed to ensuring that more people are treated and that more money is spent in hospitals. The decision on closure is for local organisations, as she will know, but, as I have said to other hon. Members, my door remains open and I would be delighted to meet her.

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