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Care and Support (Reform)

The mark of a civilised society is how well we look after the sick, old and vulnerable. This Government have done much to look after the sick. People can now obtain operations when they need them rather than having to die waiting for them, so they have a chance to grow old. I welcome the statement, which is long overdue. I appreciate the reasons for that—the Government had a lot to deal with when the national health service was left in crisis—but we must now move as quickly as possible. This is a priority for many of my constituents, and for people all over the country. Can the Secretary of State assure me that the consultation will be genuine and the strategy will be introduced quickly?