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Louie French Excerpts

Wednesday 11th September 2024 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue; it is the second time it has been raised in this session. I will have a lot more to say tomorrow, when I deal with Lord Darzi’s report. I pay tribute to her for her tireless campaigning, particularly in relation to pancreatic cancer. Cancer patients have been failed by the last Government, and have been waiting far too long for diagnosis and treatment. We will get the NHS capturing cancer on time, diagnosing it earlier and treating it faster, so that more patients survive this horrible set of diseases.

[Mr Louie French (Old Bexley and Sidcup) (Con)]

Q13. Following Labour’s disgraceful political decision to scrap winter fuel payments, with little notice to millions of pensioners, will the Prime Minister today rule out scrapping concessionary travel fares and council tax discounts, which also help millions of pensioners across the UK—yes or no?

[The Prime Minister]

As the hon. Gentleman knows very well, I am not going to pre-empt the Budget. It will all be set out in due course.