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HANSARDSocial Care and the Role of CarersI congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Jolly, on securing this timely debate. I declare my interests with Marie Curie, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and other charities;…24 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I have added my name to two amendments in this group, Amendments 20 and 49. These amendments deal with the same fundamental problem—the impact of air pollution on…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister for the assurance that he is working well with Ministers in the devolved nations. Indeed, in Wales we now have a climate change…23 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I start by apologising to the House, as I wrongly said previously that nursing associates are not regulated. Actually, the Nursing and Midwifery Council now holds the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDChild Trust Funds: People with a Learning DisabilityDoes the Minister agree that the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, should be congratulated on the Mental Capacity Act, which is a precious piece of legislation…22 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I think I should start by saying “Diolch yn fawr iawn” to the Minister for her reply. I am most grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, for supporting me and the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]22 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I would be most grateful if the Minister could tell us what financial assessment has been made of the short-term benefit from these amendments, particularly the one on…21 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, to add to that, I listened carefully to the Minister when he spoke about the person holding the qualification, but my concern relates to the qualification itself. If…14 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak particularly to Amendments 31 and 32, and I commend Amendment 32, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, to the House. I remind the Committee that the…14 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow all those who have spoken on the amendments in this group, because they are incredibly important. The noble Baroness, Lady Fraser of…14 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, like others who have spoken, I strongly support these amendments. I am most grateful for the most comprehensive speech by the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, who laid…09 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, this is a very interesting group of amendments because, as far as I can see, it is about addressing the domestic skills shortage. I do not think anyone should be under…09 Jun 2021HANSARDSudden Adult Death SyndromeI declare that I am a patron of CRY and that my son is a cardiologist. Given that artificial intelligence automated screening could decrease the burden on screening, but must not…09 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare that I am registered with the General Medical Council and I am president of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Like others, I know that the GMC has…09 Jun 2021HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, I remind all in the Chamber that we are expected to be masked when seated.08 Jun 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now begin. Some Members are here in person, and others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. I must ask…07 Jun 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now resume. Some Members are here in person, others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. I ask Members in…07 Jun 2021HANSARDBritish Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I have noticed that the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, would like to ask a supplementary question for clarification. If the Minister is happy, and given the time, I suggest we…07 Jun 2021HANSARDMyanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021My Lords, I welcome this debate and, like others, fear that for many in Myanmar this comes too late; they have been slaughtered by the junta. Along with the noble and learned…07 Jun 2021