Parliamentary Work - Ashley Dalton MP for West Lancashire

Ashley speaking in the House of Commons

As your MP, it is my responsibility to represent you in Parliament. This includes, speaking in debates in the Chamber, asking Oral questions of Government Ministers, making contributions to the committee stages of legislation, and voting on the business of the day.

Below, you can see just some of the ways I have been working for you in Parliament. If you want to keep in touch with all the work I am doing to represent you in Westminster and here in West Lancashire, you can sign up for my monthly newsletter.

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Restless Legs Syndrome: Medical Treatments

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

Involving the relevant patient advocacy organisations, including people with lived experience of restless legs syndrome, is central to developing our policies for the National Health Service, to...

Cancer: Diagnosis

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department is working to develop a new National Cancer Plan, which will include further details on how we will improve the diagnosis and detection of less survivable cancers. As set out in...

Cancer: Screening

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government is supporting NHS England to ensure that information on diagnoses and treatment, including cancer test results, are shared between services routinely and in a timely manner. NHS...

Skin Cancer: Health Education

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department continues to advise patients to follow National Health Service guidance on reducing the risk of skin cancer. This advice is available publicly on the NHS website, at the following...

Electronic Cigarettes: Children and Young People

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will strengthen enforcement and crack down on rogue retailers selling illegal and unregulated vape products to children and young people. The bill introduces new...

Diabetes

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

Preventing diabetes is a complex task, and requires multi-faceted action. Prevention involves collaboration in order to tackle the underlying issues such obesity, poor diets, and lifestyle...

Prostate Cancer: Ultrasonics

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has developed interventional procedures guidance on high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for prostate cancer and focal...

Antimicrobials: Drug Resistance

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

Following publication of the 2024 to 2029 UK AMR National Action Plan in May 2024, the Department is preparing the first annual report, summarising the progress made to date. The organisations...

Breast Cancer: Greater London

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

NHS England is committed to providing equitable access to breast screening services for eligible women aged 50 years old and over across the country, including in West London. In West London,...

Sure Start Programme

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The long-term evaluations of Sure Start show large-scale, holistic interventions can be effective in improving children’s health, reducing hospitalisations, and delivering positive impacts...

Addictions: Lincolnshire

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government is committed to ensuring that anyone with a drug or alcohol problem can access the help and support they need, and we recognise the need for evidence-based, high-quality treatment....

Food: Hygiene

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has developed and published many materials on the FSA website to support businesses to meet the requirements set out in food hygiene legislation. The website is...

Food: Advertising

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government is committed to implementing advertising restrictions for less healthy food and drink on television and online, as part of its ambition to raise the healthiest generation of...

Long Covid: Children and Young People

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The most recent data from the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study, a joint study carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the UK Health Security Agency, shows that, for the period...

Cancer: Diagnosis

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

It is a priority for the Government to support the National Health Service to diagnose cancer, including rare and less common cancers, earlier, in order to improve outcomes, including survival...

Motor Neurone Disease: Fylde

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning most services for people with long-term conditions, including motor neurone disease (MND) services. ICBs are allocated funding by...

Children: Protection

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon...

Food: Advertising

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon...

Cerebral Palsy: Health Services

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidance on care and support for adults with cerebral palsy, which is available at the following link:...

Sepsis: Death

Department of Health and Social Care

Ashley Dalton received a response to a question they put to the government

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes annual data on the number of death registrations where sepsis was the underlying cause of death, and where sepsis was mentioned anywhere on the...