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HANSARDEating DisordersMy Lords, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned that the hidden epidemic of eating disorders has surged during the pandemic, with many community services overstretched and…17 Jan 2022HANSARDVaccination StrategyMy Lords, I pay tribute to the staff of the NHS, volunteers and others, who have made extraordinary efforts during the vaccine rollout to save lives and build a world beyond…13 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, the noble Earl, Lord Howe, hoped that his comments would be helpful and I reassure him that he is always helpful in the comments that he offers. Today, of course, is no…11 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care Bill11 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Patel, and the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, for their support. This amendment seeks to define the composition of the board of NHS…11 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I feel that today’s debate on this important group of amendments should carry much weight because, at its core, this is about treating people as whole people and seeing…11 Jan 2022HANSARDAuthors, Booksellers and Libraries: Economic RecoveryMy Lords, while independent booksellers are indeed showing signs of a hopeful comeback, as the Minister said, it is important to acknowledge that there are closures as well as…10 Jan 2022HANSARDPublic Health: Night-time WorkingMy Lords, night working can place a strain on people’s health through increased incidents of depression, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Can the Minister tell the House what…06 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Entertainment and Arts VenuesMy Lords, many venues which took out government-backed Covid loans early in the pandemic are either now starting to repay the loans or are coming up to being asked to repay them.…14 Dec 2021HANSARDMedical Schools: Training PlacesMy Lords, with the intensification of the Covid booster programme, more doctors will, of course, be diverted from their usual roles, making it even harder for people to get an…13 Dec 2021HANSARDFreedom of SpeechMy Lords, after a debate of this range and depth, I do not mind admitting to your Lordships’ House that it is a somewhat overwhelming task before me, but not as overwhelming as…10 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I am glad to speak in this Second Reading debate on a Bill that has generated much anticipation and interest; the Minister’s comments today have also created much…07 Dec 2021HANSARDGambling: Children and Young PeopleMy Lords, it is of course right to shield children from adverts promoting gambling but, as we have heard in this House on a number of occasions, that requires the age stated by…06 Dec 2021HANSARDCigarette Stick Health Warnings Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in this Second Reading debate on a Bill on which varying views have been expressed. I fear that the noble Lords, Lord Moylan and Lord Naseby,…03 Dec 2021HANSARDBBC: Government SupportMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Bragg for giving your Lordships’ House the opportunity to consider the value of the BBC to audiences in the UK and across the world; and, of…02 Dec 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry) (No. 2) Regulations 2021That was an invitation I could not refuse to assist the Minister.30 Nov 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for his most helpful introduction to these regulations, which we will not be opposing. As he acknowledged, when the original Act came into force, we…30 Nov 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry) (No. 2) Regulations 2021Before we go off the issue of face masks, I appreciate the explanation about restaurants, but my question was about large gatherings—for example, cinemas, theatres and…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSmoke-free PavementsMy Lords, the pandemic has of course seen a major expansion in the use of pavement space, alongside which the Government have committed to deliver a smoke-free nation by 2030 to…24 Nov 2021HANSARDSmoke-free PavementsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce rules on smoke-free pavements outside pubs and restaurants.24 Nov 2021