Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Robert Goodwill Excerpts
Wednesday 15th September 2021

(3 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I have answered that question many times. The answer is no, and, in any case, Labour would abolish universal credit altogether.

Robert Goodwill Portrait Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough and Whitby) (Con)
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Q9. Back in 2004, Scarborough hit the national headlines when rumours of a new dental practice opening led to hundreds of people queuing round the block in the vain hope of registering as NHS patients. Today, while many better-off families continue to enjoy the discounted prices that the NHS offers, many children and vulnerable families still cannot register as NHS dental patients in Scarborough and Whitby. Does the Prime Minister agree that that needs fixing?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, I totally agree with my right hon. Friend. That is why we are investing in the NHS, and we want the NHS to be a better place for the dental profession. Would it not be a fine thing if this House of Commons voted overwhelmingly—with all Members voting—for our package of measures to support the NHS?