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Debate between Josh Fenton-Glynn and Lindsay Hoyle(3 days, 23 hours ago)
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Josh Fenton-Glynn
On 20 October, a phone mast serving thousands of people in Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd was removed without warning, cutting O2, Vodafone and Three coverage. Residents were told that they would be disconnected until April. It was only through the intervention of Baroness Lloyd and I that a temporary fix was found—after three weeks. Given the essential role of mobile services in our communities, this removal impacted businesses, GPs, safeguarding and many more areas. Our mobile phones have become a utility and they are regulated—
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Debate between Josh Fenton-Glynn and Lindsay Hoyle(3 months, 3 weeks ago)
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Mr Speaker
The question is on Long Crendon, so we will see how Josh Fenton-Glynn does.
Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley) (Lab)
Before I start, I pay tribute to the shadow Secretary of State, the right hon. Member for Melton and Syston (Edward Argar), who faces his last set of Health questions. He is an incredibly kind man—we spoke after the loss of my brother—and a fantastic shadow Secretary of State. I am not sure how they will replace him.
One of the key shifts we need to see in the 10-year plan is from hospital to the community. Key to keeping people out of hospital is tackling the dental deserts, with dental problems being the biggest cause of children aged five to nine going to A&E. Will the Minister assure me that the new neighbourhood health centres will include dentistry—
Mr Speaker
Order. That is not linked to the question. That is why I was really bothered when I called the hon. Gentleman.