Oral Answers to Questions

Karin Smyth Excerpts

Tuesday 1st November 2022 Commons Chamber

[Neil O’Brien]

My hon. Friend’s question gives me an opportunity to thank her for her fantastic work on vaccinations and our world-leading roll-out of vaccines across the country. She has also provided an opportunity to remind everyone of the opportunity to get those life-saving vaccines this winter and to get boosted.

[Karin Smyth (Bristol South) (Lab)]

This month a care provider in my constituency is closing, citing the workforce crisis. I have listened carefully to the Ministers’ answers, and the current Chancellor spent the last year telling us about the critical need for a workforce strategy. The door is open. Has the Secretary of State had a conversation with the new Chancellor to ask for a workforce plan on which we can all rely?

[Steve Barclay]

As I said, I am meeting the Chancellor later today.