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HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesI certainly agree with the noble Lord about the vulnerability of children and young people in this regard, which is why we are taking this action. His last point gives me the…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesI am glad that the noble Baroness has raised the issue of staff. It is vital that people are allowed to go about their work—as the noble Baroness, Lady Cass, should have been…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesMy Lords, I start by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Cass, for her work in this very important area. I also refer to the actions taken by the previous Government, which set in…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesFor those who are already on puberty blockers, there is an immediate withdrawal. But I hope that what I have outlined on mental health support covers all the areas the noble…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesI do not recognise the last point that the noble Baroness made about the time. The aim is to start recruiting participants in spring next year and, as I mentioned, the National…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesI understand the point my noble friend rightly raises, and I emphasise again that what matters here are safety considerations—particularly when we are talking about children and…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPuberty-suppressing HormonesI thank the noble Baroness for bringing her expertise directly into the Chamber. We are very glad that she is in the House to do so, and she has actually answered a number of the…16 Dec 2024HANSARDComplications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, for tabling this Private Members’ Bill, and all noble Lords for their contributions. For my part, I am looking at the main purpose…13 Dec 2024HANSARDNHS: Patients with AllergiesMy Lords, I start by congratulating my noble friend Lady Ramsey not only on securing this highly relevant debate but on shining a light on this important matter. I thank all noble…12 Dec 2024HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1998The addition of folic acid is to non-wholemeal products. Flour is not just used in baking but is in all sorts of other products. That is part of the reason for it being a 24-month…11 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-depressants: Cost, Risks and RamificationsI would be happy to look at that. However, there have been warnings on the leaflets accompanying medication for some 20 years. It is always a cause to review to ensure that it is…11 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-depressants: Cost, Risks and RamificationsI am not specifically aware, but I will be glad to look into this.11 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-depressants: Cost, Risks and RamificationsThe noble Lord makes an important point about the effects of withdrawal from any medication. I am not sure that this is an exact answer but there is the 111 helpline, which has…11 Dec 2024HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1998My Lords, I am delighted to be able to say that, a month ago, this Government laid the legislation to introduce the mandatory fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic…11 Dec 2024HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1998I am glad my noble friend welcomes the announcement that I am making today. With respect to any phone calls made by the Secretary of State, I will gladly find out; I certainly…11 Dec 2024HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1998My noble friend is right, and we anticipate that this policy will reduce the number of neural tube defects in pregnancy by around 200 a year. Those are life-changing brain and…11 Dec 2024HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1998Please do not apologise. We are seeing through all the measures that are possible to reduce dental decay as part of our prevention policies, and that includes introducing…11 Dec 2024HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1998The noble Lord’s observation is, obviously, right. Folic acid contributes, for example, to tissue growth during pregnancy, as well as to the normal function of the immune system…11 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-depressants: Cost, Risks and RamificationsI extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Thomas Kingston after his very tragic death earlier this year. We await the findings of the inquest and will act on any…11 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-depressants: Cost, Risks and RamificationsI apologise to your Lordships’ House and am grateful to my noble friend the Chief Whip, as ever. In 2023-24, 8.7 million identified patients were prescribed anti-depressants at a…11 Dec 2024