All 2 Debates between Helen Whately and Jeff Smith

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Debate between Helen Whately and Jeff Smith
Tuesday 23rd January 2024

(3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Whately Portrait Helen Whately
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The hon. Member makes an important point. The safety of our staff in the national health service is important, including those in urgent and emergency care departments, as well as the ambulance services. He is absolutely right to point that out, and it is never acceptable for anyone, including patients, to be violent towards staff.

Jeff Smith Portrait Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)
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14. What steps she is taking to increase access to mental health services.

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Debate between Helen Whately and Jeff Smith
Tuesday 17th May 2022

(1 year, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Whately Portrait Helen Whately
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I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the upgrade to that road. As I have said, we know that infrastructure is really important in supporting economic growth and levelling up all around the UK.

Jeff Smith Portrait Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)
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10. What recent steps he has taken to help reduce economic inequality.