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HANSARDBBC World ServiceMy Lords, we have already heard today of the importance of the BBC World Service as a voice for accurate reporting in many conflict states and politically restricted states, but…14 Nov 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Data OffshoringMy Lords, the heart of this Question is the safety of public data and the resilience of services. As we saw with the ransomware attack on Synnovis in the summer, cyberattacks of…08 Oct 2024HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasMy Lords, the Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee pharmacy inquiry found that, while most medicines are in good supply, medicines shortages have doubled since 2021.…10 Sept 2024HANSARDLocal Bus SectorMy Lords, for many of those dependent on buses, whether they are travelling to work or to hospital appointments, lateness can have a real impact. Can the Minister say what actions…09 Sept 2024HANSARDNHS Blood and Transplant Service: Blood StocksMy Lords, I declare my interest as former chair of the Human Tissue Authority. I understand that this alert was in part triggered by the cyberattack, and that Synnovis has largely…30 Jul 2024HANSARDEuropean Investment BankI declare my interest as chair of Oxford University Innovation. At the heart of this question is the need to have more scale-up capital invested in UK innovations. Australian…24 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)My Lords, I declare my interests as chair of Genomics England and Oxford University Innovation, as well as a board member of BioNTech and RTW Biotech Opportunities. I welcome the…22 Jul 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisMy Lords, one particular recommendation in the report should also be prioritised: addressing the problem of 160 trusts and 6,500 GPs all acting as separate data controllers, and…15 May 2024HANSARDRoad PricingMy Lords, putting aside road pricing for a second, average car insurance costs in the UK have neared £1,000 after prices rose by 58% this year. Does the Treasury intend to look…29 Apr 2024HANSARDNHS: Long-term SustainabilityMy Lords, I declare my interests as chair of Genomics England and Oxford University Innovation and a board member of BioNTech. It is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord,…18 Apr 2024HANSARDSodium Valproate and Pelvic MeshMy Lords, as important as this report and these findings are, this is part of a wider problem. Some 4,000 babies die due to pregnancy-specific conditions in the UK every year, but…25 Mar 2024HANSARDHome Insulation: Health and Mortality RatesMy Lords, those with respiratory conditions face life-limiting risks from fuel poverty and poor insulation, and those risks are obviously triggered by weather factors. Is the…19 Mar 2024HANSARDLife Sciences BusinessesMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of Oxford University Innovation. Following the excellent question from the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, I am pleased to report that…26 Feb 2024HANSARDNHS: Neurology CareMy Lords, I echo the comments about Lord Cormack—we are all going to miss him dreadfully in this Chamber. There are about 600,000 people in the UK living with epilepsy. An…26 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife Crime: Violence Reduction UnitsMy Lords, it is critical to rebuild trust from these communities and public services who are so affected by violence if violence reduction units are to be successful. This is…20 Feb 2024HANSARDLung Cancer MedicinesI declare my interest as chair of Genomics England and a board member at BioNTech. Access to therapeutics is critical, but the earliest possible diagnosis is crucial for…14 Feb 2024HANSARDOfsted: Pupil Absence RatesMy Lords, it is absolutely right to tackle school absence, but as we approach Rare Disease Day, I draw attention to the huge pressures faced by children and families with rare and…13 Feb 2024HANSARDTaiwan: ElectionsMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, already mentioned the risks that regional tensions pose to tech-enabled sectors due to their dominance in the semiconductor and…18 Jan 2024HANSARDHydrogen HeatingMy Lords, among the more controversial recommendations of the report was a very sensible recommendation to set clear resilience standards and better maintenance practices for all…11 Dec 2023HANSARDAdult Social CareMy Lords, investment is welcome but reform is also vital. The NAO’s autumn report noted that my noble friend’s department ended its charging reform programme board and “has not…22 Nov 2023