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HANSARDGambling Harm (Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry Committee Report)I shall refer to a couple of points made in opening by the noble Lord, Lord Grade. He observed that affordability is key when we are talking about gambling harms. We are in the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDGambling Harm (Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry Committee Report)My Lords, this has been an extensive and well-informed debate, and I express my thanks to noble Lords on all sides for their contributions. I have felt privileged to listen to the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I beg to move Motion A1 as an amendment to Motion A to insert the words as printed on the Marshalled List. My noble friend Lady Wheeler will speak to Motions D and D1…26 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, in opening this debate, the Minister said that Motion A by and large did the job that Motion A1 seeks to do. I beg to differ, and so do more than 100 key organisations…26 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendment 29D in lieu—26 Apr 2022HANSARDEnglish Football: Independent RegulatorMy Lords, at the end of March it was reported that DCMS had hired a New York consultancy firm, Oliver Wyman, to design the future independent regulator of English football. The…25 Apr 2022HANSARDFolic Acid FortificationMy Lords, all the research on adding folic acid to flour, including that by the Government’s independent Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, shows that it is a completely…06 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I sense a deepening of support in your Lordships’ House for the issues contained within this group. I start by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, for…05 Apr 2022HANSARDNHS: Abuse of NursesMy Lords, yesterday’s Health and Social Care Committee report emphasised that earlier diagnosis and prompt cancer treatment will not be possible without a plan to address gaps in…05 Apr 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillMy Lords, the commitment to supporting people with Down syndrome has come through loud and clear in your Lordships’ House. I pay tribute to, and congratulate, Dr Liam Fox on…01 Apr 2022HANSARDOckenden ReportMy Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing this Statement to your Lordships’ House and for the reassurances he has given and the actions that have been, and will be, taken. I…30 Mar 2022HANSARDPension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Redfern, on introducing this important Bill. I am particularly grateful for the clarity with which she simplified the…25 Mar 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bruce, whose closing comments were undoubtedly uplifting for us all. I feel very humbled to be taking part in this debate…25 Mar 2022HANSARDLoneliness StrategyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of their loneliness strategy.23 Mar 2022HANSARDLoneliness StrategyMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply. Loneliness remains endemic, with the Office for National Statistics reporting that the long-term disabled, widowed homeowners,…23 Mar 2022HANSARDFood and Feed Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for setting out the rationale behind this eminently sensible statutory instrument, which deals with a number of significant technical…21 Mar 2022HANSARDMental Health Services for Rough SleepersMy Lords, with a health audit by Homeless Link showing that some four out of five people experiencing homelessness need support with their mental health, how will the Government…21 Mar 2022HANSARDCigarette Stick Health Warnings Bill [HL]My Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, for his tireless efforts and creativity—over many decades, as we have heard—in tackling the negative effects of…18 Mar 2022HANSARDCultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) BillMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, and today is no exception. From these Benches, I offer congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord…18 Mar 2022HANSARDCOVID-19 Vaccinations: International AthletesMy Lords, the pandemic is not over until it is over everywhere. In order truly to tackle it, people across the world need access to vaccines, including in African and Caribbean…17 Mar 2022