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HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsWe share the concerns outlined by my noble friend about workplace culture, and particularly its impact on women in STEM careers. We know that the STEM sector is crucial for future…18 Dec 2025HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsI shall be honest: I have three girls, and they found their computing courses absolutely boring, and yet it should be one of the most inspiring subjects they can learn, so my…18 Dec 2025HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsI think it is fair to say that I was not expecting that question, but I absolutely acknowledge and accept everything the noble Lord has said. The most important thing, of course,…18 Dec 2025HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsMy Lords, encouraging more girls into STEM is vital for a diverse, skilled workforce. We have seen progress, with more girls taking STEM A-levels, particularly in biology and…18 Dec 2025HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsI am somewhat disappointed that the noble Lord, Lord Baker, is not in his place because he would, I am sure, stand up to talk about university technical colleges. The work they…18 Dec 2025HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsFirst, we have to acknowledge that there is an issue, and the statistics are stark. Of course, maths is compulsory, as has been said. Following on into A-levels and beyond GCSEs,…18 Dec 2025HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsI answered this question in the sense of needing to get into primary schools to start to change attitudes. Working with teachers and professionals is critical in this, and that is…18 Dec 2025HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsI completely agree. The DfE funds the Careers & Enterprise Company, which works with 20 sector bodies and much wider. I emphasise the need for every school to take up the…18 Dec 2025HANSARDHealth and Care Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 4 December .08 Dec 2025HANSARDHealth and Care Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025I thank the noble Lord, Lord Kamall, for his very constructive comments. I completely agree that we have some difficulties with Bills moving across but we are absolutely committed…04 Dec 2025HANSARDHealth and Care Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025.04 Dec 2025HANSARDHealth and Care Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025My Lords, these technical regulations will ensure that the Down Syndrome Act 2022 is up to date with current NHS structures. There are an estimated 47,000 people in the United…04 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionAs I said earlier, we have done some analysis of the strikes that took place in July, and we are working on the data for November. Obviously, we will take the learning from that…02 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionThe noble Baroness and I have discussed this in another forum in this House. It is critical that we work with those doctors to find out what their priorities are and how we can…02 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionI have the figures in front of me. The data we have received reported an average of 17,200 resident doctors absent from work in each of the November rounds, which is slightly…02 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionWe beg to differ completely with the noble Lord. We believe our Employment Rights Bill is the way forward. It will improve industrial relations and make sure that we have…02 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionThe noble and right reverend Lord is right that communication and talking are critical. That is why the Secretary of State has repeatedly made it clear that the door is open to…02 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionI am very sorry to hear of the noble Baroness’s unfortunate experience and pleased to see her back on the Benches, fighting her corner. This is absolutely the backbone of what…02 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionThe initial offer would have increased the number of training places by 1,000 over three years. The offer has since gone up to 2,000. We recognise that there are shortfalls—it is…02 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Industrial ActionThe noble Lord has pre-empted my answer: I am very happy to write to him to give him the details he requested.02 Dec 2025