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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I have a probing amendment in this group, which came about because it struck me that we need to be prepared to think of the unthinkable. Sadly, there have been some…18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the hour is late. I have my name on some of these amendments. I simply say that the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has highlighted that around 16% of…16 Sept 2025HANSARDEuropean Framework Programme 10My Lords, I declare I am a professor at Cardiff University. Can the Minister explain how there is co-ordination between the devolved Administrations? In terms of which Ministers…04 Sept 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportMy Lords, I thank the Minister for taking a personal interest in this appalling, sad history, which has gone on for so long, and for recognising that there is a need to really…24 Jul 2025HANSARDSpecialty Medical TrainingMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, for having secured this important and timely debate, given that many doctors find in August that they are without jobs.…17 Jul 2025HANSARDSpecialty Medical TrainingMy Lords, I apologise to the Committee; I should have declared my interests. I am an observer on the Medical Schools Council, I chair the Bevan Commission in Wales and I hold the…17 Jul 2025HANSARDAdvertising Restrictions on Less Healthy FoodMy Lords, given the commercial determinants of ill health that are now clear, what work are the Government doing with local authorities to make sure that shops such as…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNHS 10-Year PlanMy Lords, from these Benches, we too send best wishes to the noble Baroness, Lady Merron. The stress on prevention in this plan is welcome, but it does not adequately address the…09 Jul 2025HANSARDPrisons: Mothers and BabiesFor mothers in those units, how is the monitoring undertaken to make sure that they are not being given drugs through illicit routes to maintain their drug addiction? Are they…07 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillDoes the noble Baroness wish to move her amendment?18 Jun 2025HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Hub and Spoke Dispensing etc.) Regulations 2025I will pick up on this because it is a concern. In her summing-up speech, the Minister spoke about the business interests of the hub and the spoke. A concern is whether you could…17 Jun 2025HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Hub and Spoke Dispensing etc.) Regulations 2025My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister for the comprehensive way in which she introduced this instrument, including how it corresponds with all the documentation that we…17 Jun 2025HANSARDLearning Disabilities NursingMy Lords, will the Government undertake to ensure that in their workforce plan the training of undergraduate nurses in all courses, and for undergraduate medics and allied health…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Meston, has highlighted the problem of large sibling groups. I want to draw attention to a very specific group, which is bereaved children.…12 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I added my name to this amendment. I heed very closely the words of my noble friend Lord Carlile of Berriew; we have to look at the balance of risks. I will not go…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI will be as brief as I can. My point relates to the design of the learning centre as it is, and the fear that it would be provoking as a trophy for terrorists. Evacuation is of…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillOh dear.11 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I am most grateful to all those who have who have spoken in support of this amendment. I am slightly disappointed that it leapt straight into the court end of things. I…09 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Care and Special Education Charities: Employer National Insurance ContributionsMy Lords, given the worrying data from the National Care Forum that 73% of providers reckon that they will have to refuse new care packages from local authorities or the NHS, and…09 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the long title of this Bill starts by stating that it is to: “Make provision about the safeguarding and welfare of children”. The Bill’s focus on well-being will be…09 Jun 2025