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HANSARDCancer: Older PeopleMy noble friend is quite right that the incidence of cancer is expected to rise across the UK, especially in older people. I agree that older people can face specific barriers…19 Nov 2024HANSARDType 2 Diabetes: Continuous Glucose MonitorsMy Lords—19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareI assure the noble Lord that there is no intent to squeeze out any providers, which are much valued and appreciated. We will continue to listen to their concerns and consult them…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareWhat I would say to each sector, including pharmacists, about the services they provide and what is expected in return from any contract is that, as in previous years—I emphasise…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareAs the right reverend Prelate is very aware, most hospices are indeed charitable. They are independent organisations that receive some statutory funding for providing NHS…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareUnder previous Governments, including her own, this was exactly what happened, and it will continue to happen. There are established processes on NHS guidance and the national…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareI appreciate hearing the view of the noble Lord, with his considerable experience, but this is a place where I know the current Chancellor would beg to differ. I gently point out…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareNoble Lords may wish to groan and comment, but it is a fact. The deficit that the previous Government ran up in my department alone would mean 20,000 fewer appointments per week.…19 Nov 2024HANSARDType 2 Diabetes: Continuous Glucose MonitorsI must confess that is something that I will need to look into—it may be with my ministerial colleagues in the Department for Transport. But I will look into it, and I will be…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareI certainly agree with the comments of my noble friend Lady Taylor, who set out the government response very clearly in the last Question. I also share the view of my noble friend…19 Nov 2024HANSARDCancer: Older PeopleMy Lords, sadly, the risk of developing cancer increases as a person gets older. Health is a devolved matter, as your Lordships’ House will know, and the department is working…19 Nov 2024HANSARDCancer: Older PeopleI give my sincere condolences to the noble Baroness and her family. Yes, I will raise that. It is a good point to look at, and I thank her.19 Nov 2024HANSARDCancer: Older PeopleI thank my noble friend for her confidence, and I will do my best. Decisions on screening, including the age ranges at which they operate, are made by the UK National Screening…19 Nov 2024HANSARDCancer: Older PeopleI am glad that the noble Lord is, as he describes himself, a happy statistic. We are all grateful for that. I certainly share the view that there are a number of ongoing chronic…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Carers StrategyIt is indeed the case that using technology and digital advance is key in all the areas where we are working, and the noble Lord will know that in the 10-year plan one of the…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Carers StrategyI understand the point that the noble Baroness is making. Certainly we recognise that overpayments have caused people great anxiety. That is why it is important to review the…19 Nov 2024HANSARDType 2 Diabetes: Continuous Glucose MonitorsIt is probably important to say at the outset that type 1 diabetes, as the noble Lord knows, is not related to lifestyle issues, and at this point cannot be prevented, so it is a…19 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: HealthcareThis Government are very committed and are indeed talking to all sectors, including in my own department. As to the point the noble Baroness rightly raises about holding…19 Nov 2024HANSARDSupport for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for bringing this Bill to the House and for meeting me to discuss it. I have no doubt whatever that he will continue to advocate for…15 Nov 2024HANSARDDiets: FatMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord McColl, for bringing this important issue to the fore. He is a doughty campaigner and I know he has many strong views, to which I have…31 Oct 2024