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HANSARDHospices: FundingMy Lords, I am grateful for the thoughtful and constructive approach that noble Lords have taken to this important issue and for a number of considered proposals, which I will…24 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 29 July and 15 May be approved. Relevant documents: 1st Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (s pecial…23 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024My Lords, this draft statutory instrument proposes amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, which will expand access to naloxone, a life-saving medication that prevents…22 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Relevant document: 1st Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…22 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, these important regulations were laid before the House on 15 May 2024 by the previous Government, and one of my early tasks in post was to approve that this change in…22 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: 2nd Report by the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, who I do not believe I have had the opportunity of welcoming formally to his new Front-Bench role. I am delighted to do…22 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024That is understood. I am sure that the noble Lord will be delighted to know that this is to be established, but he is certainly quite right to raise that point. I will ensure…22 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am glad to sense not just support for this draft statutory instrument but recognition in this debate. Following the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Evans, I…22 Oct 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments Relating to Naloxone and Transfers of Functions) Regulations 2024I am waiting for inspiration, as the noble Lord will realise. In fact, I would rather write to him, as he has made an important point and I want to be quite clear on it. I thank…22 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarI thank the noble Baroness for that point. It is one of a number of things that is discussed with industry. It is important to draw on the fact that the location restrictions—in…14 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarIt is right that what children are given to eat in schools is absolutely crucial. The school food standards are in place, and they are meant to regulate and restrict food and…14 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarI certainly expect that it will be hard-hitting and helpful. The committee was of course appointed to consider the role of foods, including ultra-processed foods—something which…14 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarI certainly agree with my noble friend that openness and transparency will take us a long way, not only in this regard but in many others.14 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarMy Lords, last month, as part of our health mission shift to prevention, we published the Government’s response to the consultation on banning junk-food advertising to children,…14 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarThe noble Lord makes some very good points. I can give the assurance that all sweeteners have undergone a rigorous safety assessment before being authorised for use. It is also…14 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarTaking on board the noble Lord’s point, I feel that it is important that we support people to make healthier choices. The noble Lord will be aware of—and I hope will welcome—the…14 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarWe certainly want to reduce sugar intake, and I commend my noble friend for his campaigning on this issue. I know he will continue, rightly, to press me on this. We want to ensure…14 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial Care StrategyMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, for securing this important debate—and very timely it is too, at the beginning of a Government’s time. I also thank noble Lords…10 Oct 2024HANSARDNHS Hospitals: ApheresisThe Government are aware of the issues around apheresis capacity within the National Health Service impacting patient services, including stem cell donations. A departmentally led…09 Oct 2024