Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Lamb and Karin Smyth

Tuesday 24th February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Peter Lamb (Crawley) (Lab)]

Crawley A&E’s closure was accompanied by a commitment to a 24-hour urgent treatment centre, a commitment that the trust is now breaking. Can the Minister meet me to discuss how local services can be preserved and improved?

[Karin Smyth]

I am happy to discuss that issue with my hon. Friend. We are determined to have co-located UTCs; I know that that is a matter for the local commissioner, but I am happy to talk about it further.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Lamb and Karin Smyth

Tuesday 17th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Peter Lamb (Crawley) (Lab)]

T7. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to enable access to non-hormonal, non-steroidal oral contraceptives?

[Karin Smyth]

Such contraceptives are an emerging technology that will be subject to clinical and other relevant assessment before being considered for use in England. The Government remain committed to ensuring that women can access their preferred method in a timely manner. A range of contraception is available free of charge from a range of settings. That includes a copper coil, which is a non-hormonal, non-steroidal contraceptive device.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Lamb and Karin Smyth

Tuesday 11th February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Peter Lamb (Crawley) (Lab)]

Since April, Crawley’s urgent treatment centre has been temporarily closed overnight because of low staffing levels. What do the Government intend to do to ensure that normal services are resumed for communities such as mine?

[Karin Smyth]

We are absolutely committed to urgent treatment centres, which play a vital role in supporting patients, especially during periods of high demand. I understand that this is temporary, and that the centre is running a pilot. I know that my hon. Friend will work closely with his local integrated care board to ensure that it serves his constituency adequately.