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HANSARDMaternity and Neonatal ServicesMy Lords, Dr Kirkup’s extraordinary report cites a lack of junior staff and, critically, a shortage of midwifery leadership as contributing to the tragedies at East Kent. In the…25 Oct 2022HANSARDEast Kent Maternity Services: Independent InvestigationMy Lords, I start by thanking Dr Bill Kirkup and his team for bringing together a report of harrowing events. This litany of failures makes for very difficult reading, and it…24 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Public Well-beingMy Lords, as the cost of living continues to spiral, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Drake on securing this timely debate focusing on the most pertinent issues of the day and…20 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, on the face of it, this Bill might have looked purely technical, but it will affect the day-to-day lives of millions up and down the country. It improves security for…19 Oct 2022HANSARDChildhood ObesityMy Lords, analysis of the national child weight management programme by the Local Government Association has found that not only are the Government heading towards missing their…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEdenfield Centre: Treatment of PatientsMy Lords, patients and their families rightly expect in-patient settings to be safe places. The bullying, abuse and clinical errors at the Edenfield Centre are deeply disturbing.…13 Oct 2022HANSARDLoot BoxesMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Addington, and his request for action—as has been expressed by so many noble Lords today in the debate. I also…13 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak to Amendment 28, which we have tabled in an attempt to find a constructive way forward to perhaps the greatest area of discussion throughout this…12 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill12 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, it is disappointing that the Minister has not found a way to respond to the very real, informed and evidenced points raised not just today but at previous stages. I am…12 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the issues addressed in this group of amendments have certainly exercised your Lordships’ House throughout the course of the Bill and have drawn much attention outside…12 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, first I also welcome the Minister to his place—long may he continue to be as helpful to your Lordships’ House as he is being today. We welcome this government amendment,…12 Oct 2022HANSARDNHS: Winter ChallengesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the challenges facing the NHS this winter.10 Oct 2022HANSARDNHS: Winter ChallengesMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and, before the Minister responds, warmly welcome him to your Lordships’ House and to his…10 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, I appreciate the answers that the Minister has given your Lordships’ House, but would he be good enough to write to address a number of the more detailed questions…10 Oct 2022HANSARDNHS: Winter ChallengesMy Lords, NHS Providers reports that 72% of trusts are extremely concerned about the cost of living impacting on their ability to manage winter pressures, tackle care backlogs and…10 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, it may have been some weeks since this Statement was made in the other place, but its subject matter is as relevant today as it was when it first saw the light of day.…10 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, in death, as she did throughout her long life, Her Majesty the Queen is present in every aspect of our daily lives: on buses that say, “Thank you, Ma’am”, at their…10 Sept 2022HANSARDPrimary and Community Care: Improving Patient OutcomesMy Lords, I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Patel, and thank him for bringing this debate before your Lordships’ House, which he did with his customary attention to detail,…08 Sept 2022HANSARDNHS: End-of-life CareMy Lords, when a child is at the end of their life, quality palliative care should ensure, of course, both the child’s comfort and managing pain and symptoms, but also provide…08 Sept 2022