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HANSARDEnergy Costs for BusinessesMy Lords, following the discussions about tidal power, what discussions have been had with the Welsh Government about using the very high tides in the Severn estuary? Linked to…17 Dec 2024HANSARDOlder People’s Housing TaskforceMy Lords, what levers do the Government plan to have to ensure that the recommendations in the report, such as accessible bathrooms and toilets, with doors to bathrooms that open…16 Dec 2024HANSARDHealth: Quad-demicMy Lords, in her original Answer the Minister spoke about hygiene measures. I wonder whether she could expand on the advice that will be given to the public about considering…10 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I found the introduction to these amendments from the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and the clarification from the noble Baroness, Lady Crawley, very revealing. It is a…27 Nov 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, much of this Bill, as we know, is underpinned by secondary legislation, which has yet to be set out. That, of course, includes online marketplaces. To support the…27 Nov 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]27 Nov 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]I completely accept that it is about what is and is not included. I recall having learned, on many occasions, the danger of having lists in legislation, because there is always…27 Nov 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]I am most grateful to the Minister for having such an open door in discussing these issues. I may be wrong, but I understood from the London Fire Brigade that, although its…27 Nov 2024HANSARDWales: Coal Tip SafetyMy Lords, in memory of Mansel Aylward, who, as a medical student, was the person who crawled into the school only to discover that the children were all dead, as was the teacher,…20 Nov 2024HANSARDUniversitiesMy Lords, I have the privilege of being an observer on the Medical Schools Council, I have a role at Cardiff University and I am on the advisory council of Brunel Medical School.…14 Nov 2024HANSARDCarbon Emissions: Bus FleetsMy Lords, as the diesel bus fleet gets older, the risk of leakage from the exhaust into the cabins of those buses goes up. Are the Government giving any guidance to bus companies…12 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBMy Lords, following the excellent example in Paris of the Paralympics, which apparently were modelled on the London Olympics and the tone that we set, will the Government…04 Nov 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes. The time…31 Oct 2024HANSARDHospices: FundingMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, and I declare all my interests in relation to hospices and palliative care, especially in Wales. In 2008, the Welsh…24 Oct 2024HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsAt the end of their time at school, many of these people—who are now young adults—have ongoing educational needs to be addressed to allow them to integrate into society and find…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBiocidal Products: Hand and Body WashesMy Lords, the outer layer of skin acts as a barrier and has a lot of naturally occurring bacteria on it all the time. Pathogenic, harmful bacteria also accumulate there, and there…16 Oct 2024HANSARDNHS Hospitals: ApheresisMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for highlighting that we are a leader across Europe with our services, but only 50% of the country is covered. Can she assure us that in…09 Oct 2024HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1998I am grateful to and congratulate the Minister on her perseverance on this issue and on decreasing neural tube defects. Can she also ensure that products are appropriately…11 Sept 2024HANSARDGovernment Policy on HealthMy Lords, I should declare an interest because I was on the Times Health Commission. We took evidence from a wide range of people, including the person mentioned. Can the Minister…10 Sept 2024HANSARDSupport for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for having brought this measure back to the House and indeed for all the work that he has done in looking at the…06 Sept 2024