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HANSARDHealthcare Provision: InequalitiesThe noble Lord is absolutely correct, and I can give him the assurance that he seeks.20 Oct 2025HANSARDHealthcare Provision: InequalitiesThe 10-year health plan has tackling inequalities at its very heart, and that is the big driver throughout. Health inequalities are strongly associated with deprivation, and it…20 Oct 2025HANSARDHIV: Testing and Medical CareI certainly can assure my noble friend that, in our discussions with the devolved Governments, we highlight this area and will continue to do so.20 Oct 2025HANSARDHealthcare Provision: InequalitiesWe have discussed national insurance contributions a number of times in your Lordships’ House, and I can only repeat the previous assurance, given not just by me but by other…20 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillThat the order of commitment of 23 April be discharged and the bill be committed to a Grand Committee; and that the instruction to the Committee of the Whole House of 23 April…14 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseIn addition to the points that I have already made, I add that our work through the life sciences plan will be of great assistance in ensuring that we remove obstacles and make…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseThe noble Lord is right to identify what are exciting developments in this area. We are investing in dementia research across all areas. That includes causes and diagnosis, as…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseIn our development of the modern service framework for frailty and dementia we are engaging with a wide group of partners, because we need to understand what should be included to…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseThe noble Baroness makes a good point. I have been involved personally in a number of discussions about the role of creativity, and I certainly acknowledge it. It is perhaps…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseI thank my noble friend for those helpful, although concerning, observations. That is why I very much look forward to the first phase and later phases of the independent…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseI think the valid points that the noble Earl raises refer to a whole range of health conditions. I refer particularly to our health service’s struggle to support those with…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseMy Lords, in the 10-year plan we announced that we would deliver the first ever modern service framework for frailty and dementia to reduce unwanted variation and narrow…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseAs the noble Baroness says, diagnosis is absolutely crucial. I feel our health system has struggled somewhat to support those with complex needs, including those with dementia.…13 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I start by thanking all noble Lords for an extensive, passionate and insightful debate. As noble Lords have observed throughout this debate, its quality and its conduct…19 Sept 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI can only repeat the point I made that the Government Chief Whip will listen to the will of Parliament and will review as necessary. The Motion and the amendment in the name of…19 Sept 2025HANSARDGenome Screening: Newborn InfantsA debate in this House will be a matter for my noble friend the Chief Whip. Members of your Lordships’ House may seek to encourage such a debate, which I would certainly welcome.…18 Sept 2025HANSARDGenome Screening: Newborn InfantsThere were a number of very helpful points in there. To reconfirm and satisfy your Lordships’ House, this is for conditions that may develop up to the age of five. As with all…18 Sept 2025HANSARDGenome Screening: Newborn InfantsMy Lords, as set out in the 10-year health plan, this Government have an ambition to offer newborn genomic testing as part of routine NHS care, subject to evidence gathered…18 Sept 2025HANSARDGenome Screening: Newborn InfantsAs I mentioned to the noble Lord, Lord Kakkar, the matter of ethics is crucial in this development. It might help if I restated— I absolutely understand the noble Lord’s…18 Sept 2025HANSARDGenome Screening: Newborn InfantsI am grateful to the noble Lord and will be very pleased to write to him on that specific. Part of this work in the programme we are referring to is on treatable diseases. For…18 Sept 2025