Alison McGovern

I begin by thanking the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for bringing forward this Bill and for giving the House the opportunity to debate, on all sides of the question, the health and w

As the hon. Lady says, recruitment is very important—I am sure that the Minister with responsibility for the plan will look at that issue. Our commitment to publishing an annual report on progress aga

I feel sure that the Minister responsible for this area of policy will arrange such meetings. I will make available to him a copy of this debate so he can read for himself how important it is. I would

I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. Of course, fundraising is really important, and I offer my thanks to Stephen. I hope he has enjoyed the debate so far. He has done a great thing. I have p

I congratulate the hon. Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) on introducing the Bill. I was 12 when my dad was first diagnosed with cancer; I was 29, and standing for election to this House for the firs

I will certainly pass that message on. As the hon. Member for Cheadle mentioned, the current Prime Minister is no stranger to Stockport, so I am sure that I do not even need to let him know what is ha