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HANSARDDrugs: Supply and AvailabilityI thank the Minister for his Answer. Despite what the Government are doing, would he agree that, even though there are pharmaceutical shortages worldwide, aspects of this in the…14 Jun 2023HANSARDDrugs: Supply and AvailabilityTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the continued supply and availability of (1) prescription, and (2) non-prescription, drugs.14 Jun 2023HANSARDNHS: NursesThank you. Many lives are at risk through the shortage of nurses, frequently through the lack of retention. Following the spirit, wisely suggested by our King, of the importance…10 May 2023HANSARDNHS: NursesMy Lords—10 May 2023HANSARDNHS: NursesMy Lords—10 May 2023HANSARDRestoration and Renewal Programme BoardI know the noble Lord does care desperately, but we have not heard one word this afternoon about the architectural and historical importance. Can the noble Lord make sure that…22 Feb 2023HANSARDMethane EmissionsMy Lords, I will follow on from the very good question from the noble Lord, Lord Teverson. One of the worst methane leaks happened with the rupture of the Nord Stream gas…22 Feb 2023HANSARDUNCLOS: The Law of the Sea in the 21st Century (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the erudite speeches of the noble Lord, Lord Teverson. Our chairman, my noble friend Lady Anelay, and her team chose UNCLOS—an…28 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, my question very much relates to that asked by the noble Lord, Lord Carlile. Do we still have troops or observers on the South Ossetia-Georgia border, which was very…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRestoration and RenewalMy Lords, I wish to raise three related points: transparency, cost and risk. At the outset, a long time ago, we were promised a transparent, open process throughout. Alas, it has…13 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP 26My Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the effect of all the bombing in Ukraine on the COP 26 agreement and our net-zero aim?28 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, many years ago Zbig Brzezinski said that “without Ukraine, Russia ceases to be an empire, but with Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, Russia automatically becomes…25 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Antiviral PillsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government which, if any, antiviral pills for the treatment of COVID-19 they plan on making available for distribution in the United Kingdom.31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportMy Lords, this afternoon the Prime Minister answered many questions by saying, “We will wait until the Metropolitan Police report is published”. I wonder whether we have any idea…31 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Antiviral PillsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his useful Answer, as always. We are grateful to Kate Bingham and the Prime Minister for making the anti-Covid vaccinations available to all of…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSchool Curriculum: First Aid Training and Home NursingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to include (1) first aid training, and (2) home nursing, as core parts of the school curriculum.16 Dec 2021HANSARDSchool Curriculum: First Aid Training and Home NursingMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her Answer. I asked one of the most experienced paramedics in Norfolk what he thought would save most lives in the National Health Service in…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: PCR and Lateral Flow Test ProvidersMy Lords, why can vaccines only be obtained through the National Health Service, while Covid tests valid for travelling can only be obtained privately?13 Dec 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesMy Lords, I support the amendments tabled by my noble friends Lord Cormack, Lord Taylor and Lord Forsyth, and by the noble Lord, Lord Rooker. I wish to say just a few words urging…25 Oct 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesI support the noble Lords’ amendments and urge my noble friend Lord Gardiner of Kimble, the Senior Deputy Speaker, who I know appreciates the aesthetic and beauty of this Palace…25 Oct 2021