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HANSARDNational Cancer PlanThe noble Lord makes an important point about what I would call unnecessary obstacles to innovation and technology—something which the noble Lord, Lord Kamall, also raised. I…10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanMy condolences to the noble Lord; I am sorry to hear of the loss of his dear wife. I am afraid I cannot say when there will be a cure, but I can reassure him, as I have said…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 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 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 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 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 PlanI say to the noble Baroness that the overall trend for cancer performance is improving but it still needs to improve further. We will take all the necessary steps. The planning…10 Feb 2025HANSARDMedicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to debate these amendments, which represent the most substantial reform of UK clinical trials regulation in over two decades. Clinical…10 Feb 2025HANSARDMedicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary Legislation…10 Feb 2025HANSARDHealth and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025My Lords, this SI amends the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, which are due to expire after 31 March this year. It removes that expiry date…10 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportMy Lords, I offer my sincere condolences and, I am sure, those of all in your Lordships’ House, to the bereaved families of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates.…06 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportAs the noble Baroness is aware and as I have already confirmed, the report is totally focused on the care and treatment of Valdo Calocane. The questions about sentencing are of…06 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportI understand the seriousness of the points the noble Lord makes. As he is aware, the report to which we are referring is concerned with the care and treatment provided by health…06 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportI assure the noble Lord that officials are working with NHS England and partners to set out the next steps regarding how future mental health homicide reports should be published…06 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportI am grateful to the noble Baroness and for all her contributions to the Mental Health Bill. Perhaps I could use this opportunity to say, in answer to her question but also to a…06 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportI thank the noble Baroness for the opportunity to clarify that my reference to the Mental Health Bill discussions was in relation to the three points raised by the noble Lord,…06 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportI am grateful for the reflections of the noble Earl. I said earlier and am happy to emphasise again that the department is working with NHS England and partners to set out the…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCare Homes: Safety RatingsThe independent sector, which is not just the private sector but the charitable sector, is an important part of the provider framework. We will continue to work with it to provide…05 Feb 2025