Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kim Leadbeater and Sajid Javid

Tuesday 19th April 2022 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

I would be very pleased to meet my right hon. Friend to discuss that further. I am sure he will welcome the publication of the upcoming health disparities White Paper.

[Kim Leadbeater (Batley and Spen) (Lab)]

In a recent survey by Carers UK, almost half of unpaid carers said that they are currently unable to manage their monthly energy bills and expenses, and that any further increases would negatively affect their own physical and mental health, or that of the person they care for. What steps are being taken, along with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to support those hard-working exhausted unpaid carers with the cost of living?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kim Leadbeater and Sajid Javid

Tuesday 1st March 2022 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

It is an important question on the workforce. The hon. Gentleman will know that over the last two years we have removed the cap on medical places and we have the highest number of doctors and dentists in training ever. It is right to think about what more we can do, however, and we are having active discussions with the Secretary of State for Education to see what can be done.

[Kim Leadbeater (Batley and Spen) (Lab)]

On the issue of children’s mental health, does the Minister agree that children with ADHD and autism have found the last two years even more stressful than usual? A cross-departmental approach is long overdue to ensure that their needs are adequately met.