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180 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDDementiaTo ask His Majesty’s Government how they plan to create a parity of esteem between health and social care to address dementia.18 Jan 2024HANSARDPrivate Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 2023My Lords, I apologise to the House and the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley: I was a little late for the beginning of his opening remarks, although I did hear most of what he had to say.…17 Jan 2024HANSARDNational Health Service: Key TargetsMy Lords, following on from the question from the right reverend Prelate and his reference to stroke patients, given that there is a three-hour window for stroke patients during…16 Jan 2024HANSARDSchools: SafeguardingMy Lords, I, too, welcome and thank my noble friend Lady Jenkin of Kennington for bringing this debate to the Floor of the House today. I draw the House’s attention to my…07 Dec 2023HANSARDLearning Disabilities and Autism: Solitary Confinement in HospitalMy Lords, I refer to my autism interests as listed in the register and to the fact that, as your Lordships know, I have a family interest in autism. I very much welcome the fact…23 Nov 2023HANSARDMental Health Act 1983My noble friend will be aware that autism is not a mental health condition but a communication disorder. However, of course like everybody else, people on the autistic spectrum…21 Nov 2023HANSARDAutism: In-patient Care in Mental Health HospitalsMy Lords, like the noble Lord, Lord Touhig, I am a vice-president of the National Autistic Society. I also remind the House of my interests in the register and my family interest…14 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, health and social care did not feature prominently in the gracious Speech. The mental health Bill, about which we have heard, was a much-needed reform, as was social…09 Nov 2023HANSARDSuicide Prevention StrategyI remind the House of my personal interest: I have family members claiming ESA. I advise my noble friend the Minister that I am awaiting an appointment with DWP Ministers…26 Oct 2023HANSARDEmployment and Support AllowanceMy Lords, I declare a long-standing family interest in ESA, particularly in the support group. I venture to offer my noble friend some advice, as I could write not just a book,…18 Oct 2023HANSARDClimate ChangeMy Lords, I too welcome the excellent maiden speech of the noble Earl, Lord Russell. We welcome him most sincerely to the House of Lords. My thanks go also to the noble Lord, Lord…24 Jul 2023HANSARDCommunity Health Services: Waiting ListsMy Lords, I draw attention to my interest in the register and my association with the Alzheimer’s Society. My noble friend will know that, when asked, most people will say that…12 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimal Torture: Online VideosWould it be of help to my noble friend to consider that what we have heard today clearly sets out a difference between a crime of being cruel to an animal and what he proposes to…27 Jun 2023HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsDoes my noble friend accept that the Treasury seems to regard inheritance tax as locked into the Ovaltine family of the 1950s with 2.4 children? As my noble friend Lord Lexden’s…20 Jun 2023HANSARDAutism: Diagnosis TargetsMy Lords, I too declare an interest as a vice-president of the National Autistic Society—I am always pleased to work alongside my colleague, the noble Lord, Lord Touhig, on these…16 May 2023HANSARDGender Identity Services: Children and Young PeopleMy Lords, the number of autistic children and adolescents at the Tavistock clinic was greater than the number of those in any other group. Would my noble friend just clarify his…19 Apr 2023HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, I declare a family interest in this Question. Over the next two years, people with long-term disabilities who currently receive employment and support allowance will be…18 Apr 2023HANSARDWomen’s SafetyMy Lords, what monitoring is undertaken by the Home Office of those who have been convicted of either sexual offences or domestic abuse who subsequently go on to change their…08 Mar 2023HANSARDCovid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home ResidentsCan my noble friend confirm that, when the results are published, the contingency plan brought forward by the Government will include, quite clearly, what will happen with care…06 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to contribute to a debate that addresses six key areas, all of which address public safety. I also look forward to hearing the maiden speech of my noble…21 Feb 2023