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HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) Regulations 2021The Minister is now saying that there is absolutely no doubt about the science behind vaccinations. That is not a matter of opinion; there is no doubt about the need for…01 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) Regulations 2021The Minister is being patronising. We have always—always—supported the Government on vaccination; I am sorry that the Minister feels he needs to be sarcastic about that.01 Dec 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleMy Lords, we know that the pandemic and lockdown have exacerbated the likelihood of domestic violence generally. We know that people over 61 are more likely to experience abuse…30 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement from today and for the Statement from Friday. I add my thanks to the scientists in South Africa for their prompt sharing…29 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS: Primary Care SurgeriesNotwithstanding the fact that the Minister says that the NHS is not up for sale, would he care to speculate what would motivate an American health insurance company to buy into a…24 Nov 2021HANSARDGender Pay GapI join other noble Lords in wishing the noble Baroness a happy birthday. Research by the Fawcett Society found that three out of five women who had been asked about salary history…23 Nov 2021HANSARDNew HospitalsMy Lords, leaving aside the dubious and overinflated claims of 40 new hospitals, many of which are, in reality, upgrades—as welcome as they are—I and others in the House raised…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19: UK ArrivalsThe Minister must accept that this a very confusing area for everybody. Perhaps he would like to clarify the Prime Minister’s comments yesterday on what impact tougher overseas…16 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS England: Waiting ListsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce NHS England waiting lists.16 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS England: Waiting ListsI thank the noble Lord for that Answer. I figured that that was what he would say. It is not about how much the Government intend to put in but how it is being spent. That is…16 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Fuelling the MoonshotMy Lords, I first thank the noble Baroness, Lady Greengross, for this short but very important debate today. It is some time since we addressed the issue of dementia in your…16 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, I thank the Minister for actually reading the Statement today and for updating the House on the latest JCVI recommendations. I have to question the last statement that…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement, which largely concerns the matter which we discussed on Monday—making vaccination mandatory for patient-facing NHS staff. I need…10 Nov 2021HANSARDGametes and Embryos: Storage LimitMy Lords, I return to the question of the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, because we need some clarity here. For some people, months count. They will be having their eggs destroyed…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCancer Drugs: Licensing and ApprovalMy Lords, I will follow up on questions that noble Lords have already asked. The ongoing NICE methods and processes review missed the opportunity to propose a new process to…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI start by thanking the Minister for taking the Statement. I very much welcome the new antiviral, molnupiravir—another name we all have to learn—as a significant drug in our…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessMy Lords, it is great to be back here at the Dispatch Box dealing with women and equalities issues, which have been added to my very small brief of health. Given that the Paris…04 Nov 2021HANSARDSmoking Cessation: Prescription of E-cigarettesMy Lords, the MHRA in 2017 said that it was going to ensure that, “the route to medicinal regulation for e-cigarette products is fit for purpose, so that a range of safe and…02 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccinations Administered AbroadI think the Minister needs to simplify this for the House—it is a very simple issue. If it is possible to register in France that you have been double vaccinated through its…27 Oct 2021HANSARDNHS England Funding: Announcement to MediaThe Minister must by now be aware of the chronic staff shortages in the NHS. He will also be aware of the desperate state of some of our buildings in the NHS, and indeed the…26 Oct 2021