Yesterday, Damian Green held a debate in Parliament on new dementia treatments. This debate follows Alzheimer’s Month in September 2023 and the recent developments of two new treatments that slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease.
With Parliament returning this week I am taking the opportunity to hold a debate on the increasingly important and always difficult subject of dementia.
Today the CMS Committee held its fifth and final evidence session on its inquiry into Women’s Sport. We heard from two panels today. In the first panel, we heard from Stephanie Hilborne (Chief Executive, Women in Sport) and Jeanette Bain-Burnett (Head of Policy and Integrity, Sport England).
Following World Alzheimer’s Month in September 2023 and the recent developments of two new treatments that slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, Damian Green is holding a debate in Parliament on new dementia treatments.
As this is my last column before Christmas I will talk about the seasonal topic of Christmas cards. Sadly I won’t be doing this with any festive good cheer, as I am soon to be having a meeting with the management of the Royal Mail about the state of the postal service in Ashford and beyond.
Today the CMS Committee held a pre-appointment scrutiny hearing of Dr Samir Shah CBE, following the Government’s announcement that he is the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the BBC Board.
Being a Member of Parliament brings a range of varied experiences, but it is fair to say that walking in a procession behind a giant mechanical fox has been one of the most unusual.
One of the central points of my Social Care Campaign was the need for reform to the social care workforce and how we need both more workers and better paid ones.
Today the CMS Committee held a regular scrutiny session to examine Channel 4’s annual performance. We heard from Alex Mahon (Chief Executive, Channel 4) and Sir Ian Cheshire (Chair, Channel 4).
