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HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions to the debate on Amendment 200A. I certainly can assure the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, that I am listening very closely. I…05 Jun 2025HANSARDCreonThe noble Baroness puts forward an interesting perspective. There will always be a number of matters that are outside any Government’s control. What is in the Government’s control…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I start by acknowledging and associating myself with the very warm words about the value of care workers on whom we rely so much. The challenges are immense, as we have…05 Jun 2025HANSARDCreonThe supply situation has improved since last year and there is now sufficient stock of lower-strength Creon to meet normal demand. There are still some supply constraints, as I…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPrimary and Community CareThis is a good news story, and I certainly share my noble friend’s view of the benefits that he outlined. Community diagnostic centres are now delivering additional tests and…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPrimary and Community CareMy Lords, we recognise the value of point-of-care diagnostics in enabling earlier detection, reducing avoidable hospital admissions and supporting more personalised care. As part…05 Jun 2025HANSARDCreonI believe that we are looking at this very seriously. Of course, medicine supply chains are complex, global and highly regulated, so there are a number of reasons why supply can…05 Jun 2025HANSARDCreonIt would not be possible to prescribe them if they were not fit and safe for use. I am grateful to the noble Lord for allowing me to make that reassurance. There is very clear…05 Jun 2025HANSARDCreonThe noble Lord makes a very good point, because the reality is that there are very limited manufacturers of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy—which applies to a number of…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPrimary and Community CareThe noble Lord is right that it is one thing to provide a service; it is another—and so important—to make sure that it is provided appropriately and accurately. ICBs will have…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPrimary and Community CareOur commitment to moving towards a neighbourhood health service obviously allows for attention to be given to different circumstances, including in rural areas. It will mean that…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPrimary and Community CareWe will ensure, through our 10-year health plan, that the additional tests, including in vitro point-of-care diagnostics, are taking place in the community. I look forward to…05 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung Children: Convenience FoodsFurther to my answer to the last question, we are taking a multifaceted approach. The advice that we give to parents and carers is important, because the noble Lord raises a very…04 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung Children: Convenience FoodsOn the three ways forward that the noble Lord identified, the approach often has to be a mix of all three. It is the balance that is the point under debate, and it has to be…04 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung Children: Convenience FoodsOn the matter of new taxation, my noble friend will understand that it is above my pay grade and outside my department. However, we have worked closely with industry in this area.…04 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung Children: Convenience FoodsI definitely understand where the noble Lord is coming from and also share the view about where he wishes to get to on this. Cooking lessons have not been specifically included in…04 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung Children: Convenience FoodsMy Lords, good nutrition is essential to our goal of raising the healthiest generation of children. Foods for infants and young children have to meet regulations on nutrition,…04 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung Children: Convenience FoodsAs the noble Baroness is aware, we continue to support the levy on sugar in drinks. That has actually had success, not least with reformulation. On the point about advertising to…04 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung Children: Convenience FoodsI hope the noble Baroness will be pleased to know that I recognise the view she states. I realise that this has gone on for some time and I am grateful for her work in this area,…04 Jun 2025HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodThe important point that the noble Lord raises is that our role is to encourage people to ensure that they are choosing a healthy diet and can achieve a healthy diet. As the noble…03 Jun 2025