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HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on a barnstorming speech. Many of the points that I wanted to make have already been made by others, so I will be brief. I declare my…28 Jan 2025HANSARDCare Worker Visa RegimeMy Lords, the charity Unseen and the union UNISON have compiled substantial evidence of the exploitation of some of these workers, who now find themselves in limbo because they…23 Apr 2024HANSARDNHS: Long-term SustainabilityMy Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Patel, his tireless work for the NHS and, as the noble Lord, Lord Carter, called it, his Olympian view across the system that he…18 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren and Young People: Local Authority CareMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Laming, said that the state had a poor record as a substitute parent and often fell short. Every contribution that we have heard today has agreed…18 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillLet us be honest here about some of the underlying drivers of the Government’s policy. People in this country generally did not like the fact that Insulate Britain was obstructing…17 Jan 2022HANSARDLegislation: Skeleton Bills and Delegated PowersThat this House takes note of the increasing numbers of skeleton bills and the associated use of delegated powers within them.06 Jan 2022HANSARDLegislation: Skeleton Bills and Delegated PowersMy Lords, this is a debate about power and the damage done to ordinary people and democracy when the workings of power are hidden. In this country, laws which affect people’s…06 Jan 2022HANSARDLegislation: Skeleton Bills and Delegated PowersI am very grateful to the Minister for making the time and giving such a thoughtful response. I will use the few minutes I saved from earlier to make a few remarks, if that is all…06 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I welcome much in this Bill, especially the provisions on childhood obesity, and I welcome the end to the 2012 Act clauses which obstructed collaboration between primary…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, like many others in this Chamber I have been overwhelmed by the number of letters I have received from the public on this issue, not just now but over many years as a…22 Oct 2021HANSARDDeprived AreasMichael Marmot has demonstrated once again the totally unacceptable chasm in healthy life expectancy in different parts of the country. I welcome the Government’s commitment to…01 Jul 2021HANSARDSocial Care and the Role of CarersMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Jolly, on securing this important debate. I think all the speakers know what all the issues are. I shall not try to tackle the…24 Jun 2021