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HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsI do not think that any of us want a nuclear war—I certainly do not —so I am certainly happy to put that on the record. We will work with partners globally, internationally and…17 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsI thank the noble Baroness and noble Lord for their comments and questions. They both rightly asked about vaccinations and, as they will know, G7 leaders committed to providing at…17 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsIf there are questions that I have not answered, I will.17 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsI thank the noble Lord and assure him that the proposition will now be worked up by a designated task force that will consult with developing countries and other key partners and…17 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsI thank my noble friend. When the Prime Minister and the President met in Cornwall, they agreed that the revitalised charter was a fitting testament to the sheer breadth and depth…17 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 73 ( Affirmative Instruments ) be dispensed with to allow motions to approve affirmative instruments laid before the House under the Public Health (Control of…16 Jun 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsMy Lords, this has been an extremely useful debate that has given us all a great deal to think about because, ultimately, it will be for the House as a whole to decide the way…20 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAll I can say to the noble Baroness is that we are in discussions with the US and WTO members to facilitate increased production and supply of Covid vaccines. There are other…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe noble Lord is absolutely right. We recognise that the cost of tests can be high, which is why we are currently working with the travel industry and private testing providers…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs I have said, the inquiry will be a thorough examination across the breadth of our response. Obviously, the situation in care homes has been at the forefront of our minds…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI can certainly reassure my noble friend that we will prioritise, and are prioritising, recovery in NHS services to bring down waiting times and deliver the care that people need.…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe noble Lord is right to set out the challenge, but I do not think it would be responsible of me to pluck a figure. “I do not know” is the obvious answer—I do not think anyone…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe noble Baroness is absolutely right. We have a number of ongoing research projects, and we are really only just beginning to see the effects of long Covid and understand its…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank my noble friend. We are obviously aware of the concerns raised about the challenge of securing indemnity for live events. Reopening when we are confident it is safe to do…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank my noble friend. He is right that research is currently ongoing; it has been backed by £7 million of government funding. We are expecting the first set of results soon;…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI will write to the noble Baroness.13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI hope that I can provide that reassurance. As I said in response to the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, we are ramping up plans for the programme of booster shots. We are working…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the noble Baroness and the noble Lord for their comments. I am afraid that I will not be able to go into the detail of the inquiry that both have asked for, but I will do…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs I have said, my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has been talking to the First Ministers about this, and those discussions will continue.13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the noble Lord. I am sure that many of the issues that he raises will be part of the inquiry, but it will be up to the inquiry to determine its terms of reference, the…13 May 2021