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HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodAs the noble Lord will be aware, we are committed to implementing the TV and online advertising restrictions for less healthy foods and drinks. That is one of a number of steps…03 Jun 2025HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodThe noble Lord is absolutely right. There is concern, and I am very aware of it, about the effect of ultra-processed foods, but nobody knows whether it is the processing or the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodI am interested to hear my noble friend’s suggestion. This Government do not have that as part of their plan. However, on my noble friend’s point about the need for research, I…03 Jun 2025HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodI am grateful to the noble Lord for bringing his expertise and commitment to this area. It is indeed the case that the majority of foods classified or considered as…03 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 2025HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodMy Lords, a nutritious diet is key to living a healthy life. Currently, there is insufficient evidence on the extent to which the processing of food itself negatively impacts…03 Jun 2025HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodFirst, I do not accept that the advertising restrictions represent any watering down. In May, a Written Ministerial Statement set out, to the noble Baroness’s point, that the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformUnpaid carers are key because they provide care and support to those who require care. The needs of unpaid carers will be very much part of the commission. I know that the noble…22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformAgain, I do not recognise the characterisation of a U-turn on social care. The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State have been extremely clear, as I outlined earlier in…22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformI can say to my noble friend that the adult social care workforce is growing. Skills for Care data tells us that there has been an increase of 70,000 filled posts since 2022-23,…22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformAs I mentioned, the terms of reference for the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, are deliberately broad. She will set out how she will involve all those who are affected and have a…22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformI understand the noble Lord’s impatience—I am sure we share it—and I hear what he says, but I have to remind your Lordships’ House that the previous Government did not commit…22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformMy Lords, the Government are facing up to the challenges of adult social care reform. The Prime Minister has tasked the noble Baroness, Lady Casey of Blackstock, to lead an…22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformMy noble friend makes very strong points, which I absolutely concur with. This is an issue that needs to be able to stand the test of time and changes, whether they be in…22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformI understand that, but the noble Lord said we were just waiting until 2028, and I am not aligning myself with that.22 May 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformYes, the relevant officials and Ministers are working on that. I realise the difficulty it has caused and they, too, are very sensitive to that point. I will reflect my noble…22 May 2025HANSARDNHS and Care Volunteer Responders ServiceThe noble Baroness raises an important point. I am sure there are many, like me, who have volunteered, or still volunteer, and gained as much as they gave, although they did not…20 May 2025HANSARDNHS and Care Volunteer Responders ServiceMy noble friend makes a very important point and I can certainly give her the assurance she seeks. Over 50,000 additional volunteers are recruited by NHS trusts, which they then…20 May 2025HANSARDNHS and Care Volunteer Responders ServiceThis announcement does not affect transparency or services directly provided by the NHS. We are seeking to improve the volunteering offer to make it more cost-effective, and to…20 May 2025HANSARDNHS and Care Volunteer Responders ServiceI understand that point. It is important to retain and develop people’s interest and commitment. The new portal will be a one-stop shop and will be much better at achieving what…20 May 2025