Jo Churchill
MP for Bury St Edmunds
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Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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I welcome my right hon. Friend to his place. I offer a solution. Will he commit himself to sorting out the transfer of electronic prescriptions between hospital consultants and GPs, which would stop people trying to get appointments for prescriptions written in hospital. That would simplify things enormously, and my GPs would really welcome it. We could also do rural dispensing doctors while we are at it.
Context
Suggestion to improve electronic transfer of prescriptions from hospital consultants to GPs.
Steve Barclay
I always welcome solutions from colleagues on both sides of the House. From memory, Tim Ferris, who leads on tech within the NHS, is looking at a tech solution—I think it is in beta testing, although I would have to check. Appointments made shortly after a person has been discharged from hospital are often quite complex cases and create additional pressure on GPs.
Session: Access to GPs
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We are committed to providing those extra 6,000 GPs across the country. We have also made sure that incentive schemes are in place in areas where it is difficult to recruit, and they have been found to be very effective in driving additional GP numbers into challenging areas such as the hon. Lady's constituency. We are working on the matter.
Context
The UK government is aiming to provide additional GPs across the country, including in challenging areas.
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We are committed to providing those extra 6,000 GPs across the country. We have also made sure that incentive schemes are in place in areas where it is difficult to recruit, and they have been found to be very effective in driving additional GP numbers into challenging areas such as the hon. Lady's constituency. We are working on the matter.
Session: GP Appointments
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Dental Access And Care Improvements Post Pandemic
25 May 2021
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about the challenges faced by dentistry during the pandemic, including difficulties in infection control due to aerosol-generating procedures. She highlighted that certain regions like the east of England and south-west had systemic problems even before the pandemic. The Healthwatch report published yesterday shows high demand for dental access and patient difficulties. She acknowledged that there was an existing problem with dental access prior to the pandemic, but emphasized the need to work together constructively towards improvement.']
Specific Asks
['The MP wants the government to continue working closely with dentists, the broader profession, and NHSE to develop a roadmap for delivering more NHS care. She also asks for continued support in addressing capacity issues and improving access to dental services for those experiencing health inequality.']
Planning, the Green Belt and Rural Affairs
19 July 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Labour Government has a mandate to change the course of Britain after 14 years of chaos, with a focus on national renewal. Key initiatives include creating a national wealth fund, scrapping the Rw...
Valedictory Debate
24 May 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
In her concluding remarks, Harriet Harman reflected on her 42-year tenure in the House of Commons, thanking her constituents for their support and expressing pride in being a Labour MP. She emphasised...
AI Seoul Summit
23 May 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Food Poverty Strategy
22 April 2024
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
Exactly 10 years have passed since an all-party parliamentary inquiry was launched to investigate hunger and food poverty in the UK. Despite this, household food insecurity has increased from 8% to 10...
Terminal Illness (Support for Terminally Ill Recipients of Occupational Pensions) Bill - Clause 1
02 February 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment seeks to extend the definition of 'terminally ill' from six months to twelve months for recipients of occupational pensions whose pension schemes have become insolvent. This change will ...
Hugh’s Bill (Financial Support for Parents of Children in Hospital) - Clause 1: Report on merits of providing financial support to parents of children receiving care in hospital for extended periods
19 January 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Bill aims to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of providing financial support to parents whose children are hospitalized for an extended period. The proposal ste...
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
12 July 2022
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Gene Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill - Amendment to the clause on gene editing in plants and animals
15 June 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr. Zeichner argues that the current Bill lacks a comprehensive approach to regulating gene editing technologies, which risks undermining public confidence in scientific innovation. He highlights the ...
Health Bill - Clause 2
14 March 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This amendment is aimed at ensuring that reports from the Committee are detailed and comprehensive, providing necessary insights into the health s...
The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill
04 February 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr. Rosindell's opening argument emphasises the importance of his Bill, which has received strong support from various parties and animal welfare organisations. He highlights that the Bill will introd...
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PMQs Asked
2
Ministerial Questions Asked
33
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
12
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-85% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-21% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+582% above average
This MP:
33
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
+26% above average
This MP:
12
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Jo Churchill's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.