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Ian Lavery

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Elective Care Recovery in England
Monday 7th February 2022

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies
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There is incredible work going on across DWP, including the launch of Jobs First. We are in every bridging hotel, our work coaches are at the forefront of helping people into work, and we have great news and great stories every day.

Ian Lavery Portrait Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (Lab)
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T4. The Minister will be very much aware that Dupuytren’s contracture is a prescribed industrial disease, but the prescription for that disease is causing so much confusion and concern. Will the Minister be kind enough to agree to a meeting with me and others to discuss those outstanding issues?

Chloe Smith Portrait Chloe Smith
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I recognise the points that the hon. Gentleman is making, and I think he will be pleased to see some updates coming out very shortly on this matter.

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