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Women’s Life Expectancy: Disadvantaged Areas

Wednesday 11 March 2020 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

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Key points

  • Bill Esterson questioned the Government on improving life expectancy among disadvantaged women
  • The Minister acknowledged the issue but highlighted the Government's commitment to NHS investment
  • The response noted that the NHS investment is the largest cash boost in its history

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Bill Esterson Lab
NHS Women & Equalities
Context

Discusses life expectancy for women living in the poorest communities, referencing Marmot review which shows decline.

Question

Asks about recent discussions on improving life expectancy among disadvantaged women and criticizes Government's handling of public service cuts leading to falling living standards.

Answer from Maria Caulfield

Responds by acknowledging the issue but emphasizes Government's commitment to NHS investment, stating it is the largest cash boost in its history and aims at reducing health inequalities.

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