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HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I wish to oppose the two amendments in this group. Amendment 203 extends the scope of regulations on patient choice under the National Health Service Act to require…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I also congratulate my noble friend Lord Stevens on his maiden speech. Our past collaborations were always so productive. I look forward to working with him as a fellow…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I have been told many times that this Bill is about choice and autonomy. What right have I to deny some the choice of ending their life if they are suffering, when they…22 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial Care ReformCan the Minister assure the House that any proposals on the funding of social care will ensure that working-age disabled people who use care services can access the support that…29 Jun 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsMy Lords, I shall be upfront and confess that I am a fan of remote participation. The capacity to join in remotely has swept away many of the barriers that some of us encounter…20 May 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I will speak to Lords Amendments 1, 2 and 3 and Motion A, moved by the Minister. As I have stated, I will not oppose the Motion. First, I thank the Minister for our…21 Apr 2021HANSARDInclusive SocietyMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for giving us this opportunity to reflect on the past year and to offer advice for a more inclusive and resilient society. The…14 Apr 2021HANSARDPeople with Disabilities Standing for Elected OfficeMy Lords, it is well understood that there are multiple barriers faced by disabled people pursuing elected office that can be addressed only by providing adequate financial…22 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have supported my amendments. I am grateful for the very kind words about my own personal commitment to these issues and that of my noble…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 46, I will speak also to my Amendment 47 and to Amendment 45 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, to which my amendments are attached and…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, first, I thank the Minister for her reply, although I am deeply disappointed. I thank all noble Lords for their support and their powerful application of the issues I…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 4 to Clause 2 I will also speak to my Amendments 5 and 6. These amendments would bring the abuse of disabled people by carers within the scope of…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I support Amendments 7, 12 and 13 in this group, but today I am speaking to moving Amendment 11 as my noble friend Lady Grey-Thompson is, unfortunately, not able to be…25 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationMy Lords, I thank the hard-working Minister and his Government for listening to the most clinically vulnerable groups and for reprioritising vaccination for all care workers,…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, thousands of people who are currently extremely vulnerable are now in greater danger from a lack of protection against the virus. Our care workers are more likely to…07 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination PrioritisationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that high-risk adults under the age of 65 are prioritised for access to any Covid-19 vaccination ahead of adults…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination PrioritisationI thank the Minister for his Answer. As someone who has been shielding since early March, I celebrate those involved in producing the vaccines in such a short time. However, I am…25 Nov 2020