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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillNo, that is not the case. I urge the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, to withdraw her amendment.30 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillThe noble Lord will be glad to know that I am reminded of what I should know already: matters in relation to the dates for Third Reading are matters for business managers. It will…30 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI will gladly come back to the points that the noble Lord has just made, if he will allow me. In the meantime, there is no doubt as to the intention and ambition of each of the…30 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI agree that Amendment 192, tabled by the noble Lord, would require the Government to consult on introducing a tobacco industry levy, but, as a former Minister himself, he will be…30 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillThe purchasing referred to is within our jurisdiction. That gives me an opportunity to make a general but important point. This is about changing culture and practice. It is not…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI understand the point the noble Lord makes. I believe I said that it potentially risks making vapes less accessible. I know that that is not a view that he shares. I also agree…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I am most grateful for the amendments and also the contributions today. As we know, this group of amendments seeks to change or to place conditions on our smoke-free…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, this group of amendments addresses the important topics of age verification and online sales. I am grateful to all noble Lords for not just their contributions but the…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions. As they have acknowledged, the Government are taking bold action to create the first smoke-free generation. Our…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I hope my responses have been a reassurance to the Committee and that the proposers of these amendments will feel able not to press them.27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillThe Bill is UK-wide, as the noble Lord will be aware. It has been developed in partnership with the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive,…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI am happy to accept that clarification, but the point that I am driving is still being driven. I now move on to Amendments 5 and 205 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Moylan,…27 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025My Lords, although the maternal mortality rate has slightly decreased recently, this report makes it quite clear that further urgent action is needed. That is why this Government…23 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025I note what the noble Lord says and will take his comments back to the Secretary of State.23 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025I would be very pleased to make that information available in writing. The noble Baroness makes an important point. Data is key to our advances, particularly where we are seeking…23 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025It is important to say that we are not waiting for the results of investigations or task forces in order to take action. A number of projects are already in train and making a…23 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025I can give that assurance in respect of services across the country. The independent maternity and neonatal investigation will act at pace. It is an independent investigation and…23 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025My noble friend is quite right in her observation. The maternal care bundle will be a real focus for change and tackling inequalities. Maternal mental health is one of the areas…23 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025I agree with the core of the noble Earl’s observation, which is why the maternity care bundle—to be published next month and actioned next year—is so crucial. It will pick up the…23 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025One of the interventions aimed at addressing inequalities—which will, I am sure, be of interest—is the delivery of what is called an inequalities dashboard. That allows local…23 Oct 2025