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Debate between Thérèse Coffey and Virendra Sharma(7 years, 11 months ago)
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Dr Coffey
I am sure that if the hon. Gentleman brought such a debate forward through the Backbench Business Committee, it would be very popular. It is important that the Government continue to press on with our reforms, which are helping more people into work. It is a record we are proud of, but we want to make sure that even more disabled people are working.
Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (Lab)
May we have a statement on the recommendations of the review on antimicrobial resistance as soon as possible?
Dr Coffey
The hon. Gentleman will be aware that this is a very high priority for the NHS. Work is being done to try to ensure that we have more appropriate prescriptions, in recognition of the fact that AMR is declining. We need to ensure that the matter is looked at carefully, and I will raise it with Health Ministers, given that this will not be dealt with in the House for the next fortnight.