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Speech in Written Statements - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Pandemic Preparedness Strategy

"I am today announcing the publication of the new pandemic preparedness strategy, outlining the UK Government plan for improving our pandemic preparedness capabilities between now and 2030.

The covid-19 pandemic was the most significant crisis that we have faced in generations. It touched every aspect of our lives, and its …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood

"I take on board what the hon. Lady says. When I write to her on the point about responses to recommendations, I will elaborate further on that point, having made sure that I have understood it correctly...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing a debate on such an important issue. I am grateful to him for opening the debate during SUDC Awareness Month, a time dedicated to …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Endometriosis Services

"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for bringing the details of Ami’s case to us. Waiting 22 years for a diagnosis is shocking, and I suppose it would have been very difficult to have continuity of care over such a long time, but I take on board the point …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood

"I think I may have mentioned some Government-funded research, but I will commit to write to the hon. Gentleman on that point, rather than try to guess what I may have said.

In closing, I again thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen for bringing forward this …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood

"Yes. I thank the hon. Member for his very moving speech; he often moves me to tears in moments such as this. I will take that away, and ask my officials to look at the work of Queen’s University Belfast, because he makes a very important point.

The shadow Minister, …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Endometriosis Services

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ipswich (Jack Abbott) on securing this very important debate. I am honoured to respond to it on behalf of my hon. Friend the Minister for Secondary Care, who unfortunately cannot be …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Endometriosis Services

"I was going to come on to what the hon. Gentleman said about that, as well as his request for an update on women’s health hubs. I will take the opportunity to write to him about that update and his specific question on how referrals will work. I am aware …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Endometriosis Services

"Yes—I or my colleague in the Department will undertake to look at that and ensure the hon. Lady receives a response.

In response to questions on data and research raised by my hon. Friend the Member for Hampstead and Highgate (Tulip Siddiq), and the hon. Members for Strangford (Jim Shannon) …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Endometriosis Services

"That was an excellent intervention, I have to say; I am glad that we will all be out of here in time to go and enjoy that. For the ladies and gentlemen in the Gallery, do not worry: it is free entry and no invite is needed. I thank my …..."
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