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Vicky Ford Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd October 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Vicky Ford.

Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford (Chelmsford) (Con)
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indicated dissent.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The hon. Lady was standing. She has changed her mind. All right, never mind. We can always have another go later.

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Caroline Dinenage Portrait Caroline Dinenage
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The hon. Lady is absolutely right to raise this matter. We are working closely with all the manufacturers of adrenaline auto-injectors to improve the supply situation as quickly as possible.

Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford (Chelmsford) (Con)
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One in 10 mums gets post-natal depression, and we know that early identification is key to preventing it from becoming more serious. May I urge the Minister to look at the National Childbirth Trust’s campaign to ensure that all mums—as well as all babies—get a six-week check?

Caroline Dinenage Portrait Caroline Dinenage
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We are really supportive of the Hidden Half campaign, run by the NCT—my colleague the Minister met the trust last week. We must ensure that we are supportive of new mothers’ health needs.