Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Seema Malhotra and Steve Yemm
Wednesday 18th June 2025

(2 weeks, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steve Yemm Portrait Steve Yemm (Mansfield) (Lab)
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4. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to provide cross-Government support for women with endometriosis.

Seema Malhotra Portrait The Minister for Equalities (Seema Malhotra)
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Given that women are waiting up to 10 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, we are committed to improving diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for women with gynaecological conditions. That includes approving two new pills to treat endometriosis this year, investing £5.6 million in much-need research, and taking action to cut gynaecology waiting lists through our elective reform plan. This Government are committed to prioritising women’s health as we build an NHS that is fit for the future.

Steve Yemm Portrait Steve Yemm
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I know that my constituent Samantha, who asked me to as this question, will be grateful for the Minister’s reply. Will she also work with colleagues across Government to ensure that once the Employment Rights Bill has been passed, the needs of those with menstrual health conditions, like endometriosis, are reflected properly in guidance and employer support, and that organisations such as Endometriosis UK are engaged in the process?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Seema Malhotra and Steve Yemm
Monday 21st October 2024

(8 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Seema Malhotra Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Seema Malhotra)
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The Government are committed to bringing down legal migration. We will do so by making sure that British workers are upskilled in key sectors, with new requirements for employers to address skills shortages, and by introducing new training and workforce plans so that overseas recruitment does not remain the default for filling skills shortages in the UK.

Steve Yemm Portrait Steve  Yemm  (Mansfield) (Lab)
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T9.   I have listened in absolute amazement to the outrage from Opposition Members about the careful consideration of security for Taylor Swift’s concerts in London, a week after her Vienna tour was cancelled due to a terror plot. Does the Home Secretary think that is cynical opportunism from Conservative Members, or have they lost all sense of reason?