Economic Update

Debate between Jack Brereton and Jeremy Hunt

Monday 17th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Hunt]

I am afraid that I do not accept at all the hon. Member’s analysis of why those problems happened, but I do not deny that we have had some issues with pension funds. I point him to today’s statement by the Governor of the Bank of England that says we are well on our way to resolving them.

[Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) (Con)]

People and businesses across Stoke-on-Trent are incredibly thankful for support with their energy bills throughout the winter. When my right hon. Friend comes to review those policies in April, will he make sure that those who most need that support are protected the most, particularly energy-intensive businesses such as ceramics in Stoke-on-Trent?

[Jeremy Hunt]

My hon. Friend will be pleased to know that I have already had extensive discussions with my Treasury officials about the needs of energy-intensive industries and we are very well aware of those issues.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jack Brereton and Jeremy Hunt

Tuesday 6th February 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hunt]

With respect, we are taking action. Last year, spending on mental health went up by £575 million and four out of five CCGs increased their mental health spend by more than their overall spend. This year, all CCGs will do that. That will apply in Lewisham, as it will everywhere else in the country.

[Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) (Con)]

Under plans announced by NHS England, child victims of sexual assault in Stoke-on-Trent would have to travel as far as Birmingham to receive the vital support that they need. Will the Secretary of State agree to look urgently into the proposals to remove child sexual assault referral services from the city?

[Mr Hunt]

I will happily do so.