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HANSARDDomestic Abuse VictimsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government how they are providing specialist support for domestic abuse victims facing multiple disadvantages.08 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is of course an honour to speak in the debate on the gracious Speech. I rise to speak about women and equalities, and the effects this Speech will have in that area.…12 May 2022HANSARDNHS Mental Health Patients in Private HospitalsI thank the Minister. I beg the indulgence of the House to record that this is my last outing as opposition health spokesperson—although I shall be taking up other Front-Bench…28 Apr 2022HANSARDNHS Mental Health Patients in Private HospitalsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to address the reported £2 billion per year the NHS is paying to private hospitals to take on its mental health…28 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendments 30B and 108B as amendments to the words so restored to the Bill—05 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI shall be very brief, because it is time we draw this ping-pong session to an end. First, I congratulate the Minister on his introduction to the tele-abortion amendment, and on…05 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care Bill23 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillOn behalf of my noble friend Lady Wheeler, I will move Amendment 1 and speak to Amendment 2, which are grouped together. This should not take very long, as we speed the Bill on…23 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care Bill23 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I was rather hoping that we would do one of these. I agree with the Minister that we have improved the Bill; it is a much-improved Bill that we are sending back to the…23 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I hate myself for this, but I forgot two people. Half way through the Bill, we acquired a new advisor, Liz Cronin, who has done an excellent job, and there is Richard…23 Mar 2022HANSARDCommissioner for Patient Safety (Appointment and Operation) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, the first thing I did when preparing for this debate was to ask the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, if she was content—of course I did. Since her shocking and moving…21 Mar 2022HANSARDCommission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement and give it a partial welcome, 12 years into this Government. A year ago, the independent Commission on Race and Ethnic…21 Mar 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillMy Lords, we have had a fascinating debate, in which the passion for supporting people with Down syndrome is absolutely undoubted in this House. I pay tribute to and congratulate…18 Mar 2022HANSARDInternational Women’s Day and Protecting the Equality of Women in the UK and InternationallyYes, it was the same in the courts. In 1998, women Peers had two little toilets that were by the Chamber. The men still had the splendid Victorian ones, but we gained the one just…17 Mar 2022HANSARDInternational Women’s Day and Protecting the Equality of Women in the UK and InternationallyWe will help you.17 Mar 2022HANSARDInternational Women’s Day and Protecting the Equality of Women in the UK and InternationallyHear, hear. First, I apologise to the Committee for my seated comments to my noble friend Lord Young. I want to say something to the noble Lords, Lord Farmer, Lord Young and Lord…17 Mar 2022HANSARDInternational Women’s Day and Protecting the Equality of Women in the UK and InternationallyI want to say something to my dear friend and former economics teacher at the LSE: he probably should not go there because this is not about choice. People who are gay do not…17 Mar 2022HANSARDInternational Women’s Day and Protecting the Equality of Women in the UK and InternationallyPlease just stop there.17 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, can I say how much I support this suite of amendments? I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, for tabling and speaking to them. This most lethal of killers has been…16 Mar 2022