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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Mar 2018
UK/EU Future Economic Partnership

"May I thank the Prime Minister for her clear-sighted approach—as opposed to one that sees our negotiations with the EU through foggy red lenses of a battle between socialism and capitalism—and commitment to securing an agreement that is good for the whole UK and that will endure the test of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 Jul 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q4. Our national health service was last week judged the best, safest and most affordable healthcare system—better than that of France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. Too often in this House, we focus on the negatives. I have heard the Labour party attempt to weaponise the NHS. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Grenfell Tower

"We have heard that the residents of Grenfell Tower had spoken out about their fears but not been listened to, like so many of our constituents, on whose behalf we, as MPs, frequently write to organisations asking for them to be given a fair hearing, despite the dedication of many …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"13. What progress has been made on transferring further welfare powers to the Scottish Government. The transfer of significant powers over welfare decisions clearly raises complicated issues, as we have seen over the past few months. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on the recent work of the …..."
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Written Question
Cabinet Office: Staff
Tuesday 20th December 2016

Asked by: Helen Whately (Conservative - Faversham and Mid Kent)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what measures his Department has in place to support those of its staff who have mental health problems.

Answered by Ben Gummer

The Cabinet Office is committed to helping its employees experiencing mental health problems and has a range of support services in place.

The Cabinet Office has signed up to the Time to Change pledge on mental health and our Employee Assistance Programme provides online support, counselling and a 24/7 telephone service.

Our Occupational Health Service helps line managers support employees with their mental health. The Department has also established a Listening Service, a confidential helpline resourced by staff who have been trained in active listening and emotional support.

The Department provides access to training for example in mindfulness and resilience. Cabinet Office staff are also supported by the central well-being service and staff networks (such as the WorkWell group and disability network), and the Department takes part in awareness campaigns.

The Cabinet Office provides a central well-being service to other departments including:

  • supporting the Civil Service Health and Well-being and Disability Champions to meet the ambitions in the Talent Action Plan and the Work, Health and Disability Green Paper;
  • providing policy and manager guidance to support the return to work of those with a mental health illness;
  • central messaging in support of events such as World Mental Health Day;
  • raising capability through Civil Service Learning training materials;
  • supporting individuals with mental health-related workplace adjustments;
  • equipping caseworkers to deal with complex mental health issues; and
  • sharing and developing best practice.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Dec 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What steps he is taking to use single departmental plans to ensure joined-up and efficient Government. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Dec 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"The five-year forward view for mental health encourages the Cabinet Office to oversee cross-Government implementation of proposals. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to make sure that mental health is a priority for each Department?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Dec 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q15. Across the country, and particularly in Kent, lorry fly-parking is a blight. It is antisocial and dangerous. Will my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister support my campaign for more lorry parking spaces, more effective enforcement and, ultimately, a ban on lorries parking in unauthorised places?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Apr 2016
Panama Papers

"I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, and I listened carefully to the Leader of the Opposition. Does the Prime Minister share my concern that the Leader of the Opposition seemed to forget—possibly he is unaware—that aspiration, determination and the prospect of eventual financial reward are ingredients of our strong …..."
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Written Question
Extended Ministerial Offices
Monday 15th February 2016

Asked by: Helen Whately (Conservative - Faversham and Mid Kent)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 11 September 2015 to Question 8466, how many additional extended ministerial offices have since been established.

Answered by Matt Hancock

An Extended Ministerial Office (EMO) is also being established in the Scotland Office.