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HANSARDHigh-rise Buildings: Evacuation of Disabled ResidentsMy Lords, the Government’s consultation says that PEEPs would not be proportionate, practical or safe. Instead, it proposes that they stay put. But staying put is what killed 40%…25 May 2022HANSARDHigh-rise Buildings: Evacuation of Disabled ResidentsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to provide for legally-binding evacuation plans for all disabled residents in high-rise buildings.25 May 2022HANSARDSocial Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [HL]My Lords, this short Bill is very welcome. I propose to make a contribution only to ask a couple of questions about it and to raise one other issue. From working with people with…24 May 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and as a founding chair of the APPG on Bullying. It has been a pleasure to listen to…23 May 2022HANSARDLong CovidMy Lords, following on from the question of the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, some of the paediatric long Covid clinics are only treating children for fatigue, and not for respiratory,…23 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportNo, my Lords, not on this Question.19 May 2022HANSARDInternational Healthcare OutcomesMy Lords, the Civitas report shows that UK deaths from haemorrhagic strokes have increased by over a third over the last nine years, compared to an average fall of 5% elsewhere,…19 May 2022HANSARDSt George’s Hospital: Patient DeathsMy Lords, the coroner noted that the NHSI investigation had not used expert investigators and in some cases used only desktop research, looking at case papers, failing to…18 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and as a vice-chair on the All-Party Group on Adult Social Care. I start by echoing the…17 May 2022HANSARDNHS Mental Health Patients in Private HospitalsMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, on her outstanding contribution in her health Front-Bench role. From these Benches, it is always a pleasure to work…28 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton. I start by thanking the Minister for the large number of meetings during the passage of this…26 Apr 2022HANSARDDasgupta ReviewMy Lords, the Dasgupta review said that it was vital that UK aid assists countries with population and family planning issues because of the biodiversity implications. The…07 Apr 2022HANSARDFolic Acid FortificationMy Lords, I too commend the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, for his tireless campaign. The continuing consequences of Ministers not introducing the new legislation are that around 430…06 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, although my noble friend Lady Walmsley will be speaking from our Benches on the workforce amendments, I just want to commend the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, on the…05 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and vice-chair of the APPG on Adult Social Care. I thank the Government for their Motion E…05 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and vice-chair of the All-Party Group on Fire Safety and Rescue, as well as a user of…04 Apr 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillMy Lords, I too want to join in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Hollins, on the Bill reaching the end of its legislative passage today. Her expertise and commitment to…01 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord McLoughlin, for introducing this Bill, and echo the comments of the noble Lords, Lord Boateng and Lord Borwick, on the exceptional…01 Apr 2022HANSARDGovernment Business: Messaging ServicesMy Lords, the Prime Minister’s foreword to the Ministerial Code states that “we must uphold the very highest standards of propriety … The precious principles of public life…31 Mar 2022HANSARDHousebuilding: TargetMy Lords, research by Habinteg has shown that the lifetime homes standard—that is, part M4 category 2—costs only £1,000 extra on new build, reducing the need for expensive…30 Mar 2022