Department of Health and Social Care Oral Questions Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 I'm passionate about ensuring the UK's Life Sciences Sector flourishes. Today I asked Minister of State for Health (and my successor) for a progress update on commercial clinical trial recruitment. I was delighted to hear that monthly average recruitment into commercial clinical trials is nearly 5 times the figure it was in June 2023. Great progress but more work to do to ensure the UK is the #1... Articles
The Trinity School 8th September 2023 I was delighted to visit The Trinity School last week on the day that the DfE appointed builders, Bowmer and Kirkland, handed over the new building to The Alpha... Articles
Responding to two debates on behalf of HM Government 7th September 2023 First week back in Parliament post recess and two debates to respond to on behalf of HM Government on FOP (Fibrodysplasia Ossificabs Progressiva) and skills... Articles
Community Celebration in Shrub End 28th August 2023 Great to attend a Community Celebration in Shrub End today organised by the British Red Cross. Articles
Roman Circus Visitor Centre 4th August 2023 Have you ever wondered what Roman Colchester looked like? Now you can see it in incredible detail at the Roman Circus Visitor Centre. This fantastic new exhibit... Articles
Visit to The Magnet Pub 4th August 2023 This afternoon I popped into The Magnet Pub Colchester's first micro pub to discuss the recent changes to simplify the alcohol duty system. We're protecting the... Articles
Ministerial visit to the Royal Papworth Hospital 3rd August 2023 It was fantastic to learn about and operate the Versius surgical robot system from CMR Surgical at the Royal Papworth Hospital. They were the first UK hospital... Articles
Ministerial visit to Bassetlaw Hospital 3rd August 2023 It was great to meet the team at Bassetlaw Hospital and visit the Emergency Village site that will include 24/7 emergency paediatric care. Articles
Meeting with founder of OurJay Foundation 1st August 2023 This afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting with the inspirational Naomi Rees-Issitt who founded the OurJay Foundation in memory of her son Jamie alongside her... Articles
Ministerial visit to University Hospital Coventry 1st August 2023 Today I visited the ED at University Hospital Coventry which is benefitting from a £15m expansion to increase capacity and improve waiting areas. Our Urgent and... Articles