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HANSARDHealth and Social Care Levy (Repeal) BillI have a question that is easier, and which may not need to be added to the letter. Does the Minister acknowledge that the Treasury sees that the overall state of public health,…17 Oct 2022HANSARDHousing: Leasehold PropertiesDoes the Minister agree that many tenants in England would absolutely welcome a freeze on rents, as tenants are enjoying in Scotland?17 Oct 2022HANSARDHorticultural SectorI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Fookes, for securing this debate and introducing it in an informative and lively way. I join the noble Lord, Lord Carrington, in regretting that…13 Oct 2022HANSARDPharmaceutical Research and Development SpendingMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, for securing this debate, and the noble Baroness, Lady…13 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Heritage Act 1983My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Vaizey, for securing this debate, which has predictably been very interesting and enjoyable. In the previous debate, secured by my noble…13 Oct 2022HANSARDChildren in CareMy Lords, the Welsh Government have opened a consultation on eliminating profit-making residential and fostering provision for children in care. The Welsh Minister responsible…12 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I begin by noting the level of engagement with the Bill in your Lordships’ House, both in numbers and the weight of years of experience. I was tempted to ask the Library…11 Oct 2022HANSARDYouth Sport Trust ReportThe Minister referred to the importance of making use of existing systems and spaces. He may be aware that 80% of public space in London is made up of streets, a figure that is…11 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, I join others in welcoming the Minister to his new place. I acknowledge that he has stepped in very late in the piece to pick up this Statement, but we are right to ask…10 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 46 in my name. As the noble Baroness, Lady Liddell of Coatdyke, clearly set out, this group of amendments is trying to implement something that…07 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]I am not a lawyer, and nor is the Minister, so I will understand if she wants to write to me. However, my understanding is that, if the Bill says that it complies with the UK…07 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, in the interests of time, I will comment only on Amendment 240, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath, and offer strong support for it—alongside some…07 Sept 2022HANSARDUrgent and Emergency CareMy Lords, I follow on from a point raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Merron. The Statement refers to the new contract with St John Ambulance—I join others in welcoming that—and…06 Sept 2022HANSARDNegotiating Objectives for a Free Trade Agreement with IndiaMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter of Kentish Town, for securing this debate and the International Agreements Committee for all its work on this report. I strongly…06 Sept 2022HANSARDUrgent and Emergency CareMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, referred to overseas recruitment of doctors and nurses. The Statement refers to the “international recruitment task force” for social…06 Sept 2022HANSARDFour-Day Working WeekI thank the Minister for this Answer, although I regret its emphaticness. I know the difficulty of any Minister giving assurances at the present time, but can the Minister assure…05 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I want briefly to reinforce the comments that have already been made. I wish to speak particularly in favour of Amendment 9, on the duty to assist in delivering net…05 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]Perhaps I may come back to Amendment 27 and the associated amendments about a “fit and proper person”. Throughout his response, the Minister referred to the granting and awarding…05 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise briefly, having attached my name to Amendment 23 in the names of the noble Lord, Lord Lennie—who, of course, by the nature of these structures has not yet spoken…05 Sept 2022HANSARDFour-Day Working WeekTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of a four-day working week as standard.05 Sept 2022