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HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, this afternoon, we have heard once again from many noble Lords who are concerned about erasing women through the use of gender-neutral language. However, as liberals, we…25 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapMy Lords, I return to my noble friend Lord Newby’s question about self-isolation. Australia and New Zealand give a straight- forward grant, set at minimum wage, for those…23 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareI am grateful to the Minister for the short-notice briefing just as we were rising for recess. If you had said to most people in the health and social care sector three weeks ago…23 Feb 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, I too support this Bill, even though it does not go far enough in giving Ministers who are parents the same rights that other workers have now come to expect. As others…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccines DeploymentMy Lords, I start by congratulating everyone working in the vaccine sector: the scientists, still working behind the scenes to ensure that there are vaccines that will be…11 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, the Minister is right to say that it looks as if the corner has been turned on cases, and even on hospitalisations, in this most recent surge. I too, like the noble…11 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I echo the thanks of the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, to the many organisations and people who have briefed us and who constantly fight for safety and justice for victims of…10 Feb 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, these regulations once again are being hurried because of their expiry date, before the Prime Minister addresses Parliament and the country on 22 February with his route…08 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, we also express our condolences to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore. He was an inspiration and an example to so many. The health Statement reminds us that this is HIV…04 Feb 2021HANSARDInternational Year of Health and Care WorkersMy Lords, the WHO notes with concern the increase in international health worker migration; there are also concerns about their workplace treatment in their host countries. The…01 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Care Funding (EAC Report)My Lords, I declare an interest as a vice-chair of the Adult Social Care APPG. This has been an excellent debate on an excellent report, and almost without exception everyone has…28 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, about four years ago, I was among a group of parliamentarians taking evidence from a number of survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control. One particularly…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I must apologise to your Lordships’ House for not being able to speak at Second Reading. In the 10 years that I have had the privilege of being a Member of your…25 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Aid: Covid-19 VaccinationThe UK is rightly proud of the leadership of many Governments over many years in Gavi. It was alarming to hear on the “Today” programme yesterday that only 25 vaccine injections…21 Jan 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Working Parents and School ClosuresMy Lords, one group has definitely been left out. This report also calls for access to the furlough scheme for the clinically extremely vulnerable who cannot work from home but…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationsMy Lords, I welcome this Statement on the on the vaccine strategy and rollout, which we have been asking for from these Benches, in both Houses, since before the first lockdown.…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccineMy Lords, a number of scientists have expressed concerns about delaying the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine. On the excellent Radio 4 programme “How to Vaccinate…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, this morning, the Health Service Journal has said that our already overburdened hospitals are trying to release Covid patients into care homes but that a major problem…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation and Linked Households) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, the Minister has outlined the severity of this third wave of coronavirus and, with over 1,000 deaths yesterday, it is now all too evident in large parts of the United…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, I would like to start from these Benches by thanking all those working in health and social care over the last few weeks, and especially those who have had no break over…30 Dec 2020