All 1 Debates between Roger Gale and Karin Smyth

National Insurance Contributions: Healthcare

Debate between Roger Gale and Karin Smyth
Thursday 14th November 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karin Smyth Portrait Karin Smyth
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My hon. Friend is right: getting away from short-term fixes and sticking plasters is exactly what we are attempting to do. That is why we put in the extra security of extra GPs over the summer, committed to extra funding in the Budget, and launched our 10-year plan. I encourage all hon. Members and their constituents to submit their views to that exercise at change.nhs.uk.

Roger Gale Portrait Sir Roger Gale (Herne Bay and Sandwich) (Con)
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Dr Aleksandra Fox of the Ash surgery in my constituency is one of a number of GPs who have pointed out to me the deleterious effects of an ill-thought-through Budget. In addition, charities such as Shooting Star and Demelza children’s hospices are facing problems now. They cannot wait for discussions through the normal channels while this cock-up is put right. When will something be done about it, please?

Karin Smyth Portrait Karin Smyth
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The right hon. Gentleman says that it is an ill-thought-through Budget. I do not know whether he agrees or disagrees with the extra funding that the Government have committed to the NHS after the disaster of the last 14 years.