Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Orders, 4 June and 30 December 2020). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of isolation support for people who have tested positive for covid-19.
What plans he has to reform the public health improvement functions of Public Health England.
What steps his Department is taking to reform mental health legislation.
What progress has been made on the covid-19 vaccination programme.
What steps his Department is taking to support dental services during the covid-19 pandemic.
What steps he is taking to ensure that improvement work on district hospitals is taken forward under the health infrastructure plan.
What steps his Department is taking to support people suffering from long covid.
What steps he is taking to help enable face-to-face family visits to care homes.
What steps he is taking to ensure an adequate supply of covid-19 vaccines.
What steps his Department is taking to increase funding for adult social care.
What progress his Department has made on improving the health service capital estate.
What steps his Department is taking to support the health and social care workforce during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on cancer care and treatment.
What estimate he has made of the level of covid-19 vaccination among (a) black and (b) white people in the most vulnerable groups.
What plans he has to improve liver disease treatment pathways.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[17th allotted day]
I beg to move, That this House believes that the last decade of UK economic policy weakened the foundations of this country’s economy and society, leaving the UK particularly vulnerable...
I beg to move, That this House calls on the Government to support businesses and individuals still struggling as a result of the coronavirus crisis in the forthcoming budget by extending business...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1430), dated 15 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved. That...
That the Customs Tariff (Establishment and Suspension of Import Duty) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 63), dated 21 January 2021, a copy of which was laid before this...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Morris.)
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