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HANSARDCovid-19: ObesityMy Lords, this Government’s proposal is the 14th government obesity strategy since 1992. Despite 689 policies having been introduced in the past 29 years, obesity rates have…21 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: UpdateI thank the Minister for the Statement made in the Commons yesterday. I pay tribute again from these Benches for the amazing work of all the NHS staff and volunteers in delivering…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: One Year ReportMy Lords, we have had a fascinating debate that has highlighted the price we have all paid for this year of Covid. I will speak to the Motion in my name on the Order Paper, which…25 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic and the Coronavirus Act 2020To move that this House regrets that the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic by Her Majesty’s Government has resulted in one of the highest death tolls in the world and the worst…25 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Resuscitation OrdersMy Lords, we know that it is unlawful for DNACPRs to be imposed, and I wonder why the research has not sought to identify why physicians and care workers continue to impose them…24 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021That, while welcoming the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021, this House regrets that they were not laid until 15…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021I am assuming that the Minister is asking me to withdraw my Motion, albeit in a very kind way. I first say how much I enjoyed my noble friend’s maiden speech and how pleased I am…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement from last Thursday. We heartily welcome the rollout of the vaccine and place on record huge gratitude to the scientists from…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021My Lords, I very much look forward to the maiden speech of my noble friend Lady Chapman, who I know will bring great experience and wisdom to the House. This Motion is necessary…22 Mar 2021HANSARDDrug-related Mental and Behavioural Disorder Hospital AdmissionsMy Lords, in 2019, five out of 12 English regions did not have a doctor training to specialise in addiction psychiatry. Indeed, funding for addiction services in England fell by…17 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government’s Publication of ContractsMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that 100 contracts remain unpublished, while those that have been published are so heavily redacted that it is impossible to ascertain whether…11 Mar 2021HANSARDWorld Health Organization: PandemicsGiven the cuts to the aid budget which have been announced, and given that experience shows that the world’s reaction to pandemics is to panic and then forget—which Covid-19 has…09 Mar 2021HANSARDNHS: PayThe Minister is quite right: it is not just about the 1% rise. A newly qualified nurse will earn £21,000 in 12 months; that is their starting salary. The consultants building the…09 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s Health StrategyMy Lords, we welcome this Statement, made yesterday on International Women’s Day. We believe that the six pillars it outlines are important signals of the need to take women’s…09 Mar 2021HANSARDNHS: Staff Numbers after Covid-19I congratulate my noble friend Lord Clark on this debate. He is such a great champion of nurses; they could not have a better one. I also echo the request by the noble Baroness,…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCOVID-19 Vaccine CertificationOn Monday the European Union announced plans for a digital green pass that will provide proof that a person has been vaccinated against Covid-19, as well as details of tests, and…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for this Statement. I agree with the Statement in congratulating the NHS on its rollout of the vaccine, which continues to be a huge cause for…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Brazilian VariantTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the risk of the P.1 Brazilian variant of COVID-19.02 Mar 2021HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review: Sodium ValproateI have two points. First, last summer only 41% of the respondents taking valproate said that they had signed an annual risk acknowledgment form, so I would like the Minister to…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Brazilian VariantI thank the Minister. According to a report by the World Health Organization, the P1 variant that originated in Brazil has been found in at least 15 countries which are not on the…02 Mar 2021