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Business of the House

I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s early-day motion, which advises support for England even though he is Welsh. His constituency is next door to mine, and I know it extremely well. It is not remotely Welsh; it is as English as any, and I can think of no other career move open to him. I congratulate him on a minor act of survival. He will know that in his area there are 5,400 more nurses— The hon. Gentleman says, ““Oh, no!”” and throws up his hands, but whether he likes it or not, the proper thing to say is, ““Oh, yes!”” The quality of healthcare in Ribble Valley, Longridge and elsewhere has increased and will continue to do so. The hon. Member for Ribble Valley (Mr. Evans) asked a specific question about the PCT boundaries. I assure him that I will take the matter up with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and ensure that he is given an answer.