Priorities for Government Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Priorities for Government

James Morris Excerpts
Thursday 25th July 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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The hon. Gentleman is entirely right. All schools need SEND funding, and that is part of the £4.6 billion programme that we have announced.

James Morris Portrait James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis) (Con)
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Does the Prime Minister agree that, notwithstanding his commitment to increase capital funding to rebuild the NHS estate, we should focus on improving mental health care across our country? That will build on the work that I and other Members of the House have done over the past five years to ensure that we also deliver for those with mental health issues.

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend is entirely right. We should promote mental health in this country by giving businesses incentives to look after the mental health of their employees, and prevent the burden from falling so heavily on the NHS and social services.