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HANSARDNHS: Electronic Patient Record SystemsMy noble friend is quite correct. The report of the committee that my noble friend chaired said that one of carers’ greatest frustrations was repeatedly repeating information to…12 Feb 2025HANSARDNHS: Electronic Patient Record SystemsThe noble Lord is an exemplar when he describes the quality of care and the joined-up approach of the data and information relating to him. I am delighted to hear that Bedford…12 Feb 2025HANSARDHealth ResearchI note my noble friend’s observation. I certainly can give the assurance that the United Kingdom will continue to support and promote its research capability at home and, where we…12 Feb 2025HANSARDNHS: Electronic Patient Record SystemsI first acknowledge the role that the noble Lord, and the noble Lord, Lord Markham, played when they were Health Ministers. They both drove this agenda forward. I am grateful for…12 Feb 2025HANSARDNHS: Electronic Patient Record SystemsThe noble and gallant Lord is right. Your Lordships’ House will be aware that, of the three main shifts that will be amplified in the 10-year plan, this plays very well into not…12 Feb 2025HANSARDNHS: Electronic Patient Record SystemsResearch and data are absolutely key to the 10-year plan and the shifts that I referred to earlier. I also draw the noble Lord’s attention to the data security and protection…12 Feb 2025HANSARDNHS: Electronic Patient Record SystemsWe regularly liaise and work closely with the devolved Governments. More than £338 million has been invested in cyber resilience to date. In March 2023, the department published…12 Feb 2025HANSARDHealth ResearchMy Lords, the United Kingdom’s world-class health research ecosystem makes us a natural partner for the United States’ research and life sciences communities. When UK health…12 Feb 2025HANSARDHealth ResearchThe noble Lord makes an important point. Decisions made by other countries, including the United States, are a matter for them. As the noble Lord said, if this goes ahead—I have…12 Feb 2025HANSARDHealth ResearchAs we move towards the 10-year plan, it will be key. Research, the contribution of life sciences and innovation will help us deliver an NHS that is fit for the future. I agree…12 Feb 2025HANSARDHealth ResearchMy noble friend has made the point which I would emphasise: withdrawal from the World Health Organization is a matter for the United States to decide. The UK, however, will…12 Feb 2025HANSARDHealth ResearchOur commitment in this country to supporting humanitarian aid and development across the world, including in this area, remains steadfast. It will not be affected by any external…12 Feb 2025HANSARDMedicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 December 2024 and 6 January be approved. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee.…12 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanI am glad that my noble friend is in the health that he is. I am sure that those who have supported him will appreciate his thanks and ours. The considerations my noble friend…10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanThe Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation does excellent work and keeps our minds very focused. The point raised by the noble Baroness will be considered as part of the cancer plan.10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanI wish my noble friend well with his treatment. Screening for prostate cancer is not currently recommended in the UK because of the inaccuracy of the current best test available,…10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanI want to clarify that while the cancer plan is not specifically aimed at children and young people, such evidence will be welcomed. Also, the taskforce will be relaunched this…10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanAs my noble friend is aware, the NIHR very much welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including all cancers. As with other government funders…10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanThis is an extremely important point which will very much feature in the cancer plan. I am sure all noble Lords will join me in being glad to see the right reverend Prelate in…10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanMy Lords, I am most grateful to both Front Benches for welcoming the plan and coming forward with very constructive points to strengthen our hand. I am sure we all agree that the…10 Feb 2025