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HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as one of the 5.5 million people with asthma. In winding up this debate on behalf of these Benches, I first thank the Minister for the fact sheet…05 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Wuhan Institute of VirologyIt is believed that given the slow rate of mutation of Covid viruses, Covid-19 would have taken around 35 years to evolve from its nearest known relative. What has been done to…30 Jun 2021HANSARDNHS Test and TraceMy Lords, I follow the line of questioning of the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan, and the noble Baroness, Lady Wheatcroft. According to the NAO, test and trace “is responsible for ……28 Jun 2021HANSARDOffice of the Whistleblower Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to support the Bill and I declare my membership of the APPG for Whistleblowing. Change in organisations is most effectively implemented if it has support…25 Jun 2021HANSARDSocial Care and the Role of CarersMy Lords, it is a pleasure to support my noble friend, Lady Jolly, who laid out so well the importance of social care to all of us. It is clear that the crisis in social care must…24 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, is the Minister aware that 50% of pregnancies are not planned? Therefore, while the Government consult and procrastinate, what communication is being planned with women…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as a sufferer from asthma. I add my congratulations and thanks to Rosamund Kissi-Debrah on her effective and courageous campaign for clean air.…23 Jun 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, I support the postponement of the easing of restrictions and reject the fatal amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Robathan, as daily cases have now jumped to 9,000. We…16 Jun 2021HANSARDChild Poverty: EthnicityMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Woolley, on his excellent speech. This ONS report is very interesting. I want to focus on food poverty. I particularly value the…27 May 2021HANSARDRogue Landlords RegisterMy Lords, I declare that I have recently let one property. Generation Rent, in its report published today, recommends a national regulator for standards in the private rented…26 May 2021HANSARDCare Homes: Insurance IndemnityMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that the financial viability of many homes has become precarious during the pandemic. What mechanism is in place to monitor the level of…19 May 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Local Authority Enforcement Powers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, it is of great concern that we are moving today not to step 2 but to step 3 of the road map, while the more transmissible Indian variant is spreading—Professor Whitty…17 May 2021HANSARDSocial Care: Person-centred Dementia CareMy Lords, Alzheimer’s disease has been described as a future epidemic. Without a known cure, research into causes of and treatments for Alzheimer’s and other dementias is vital.…17 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the gracious Speech made a very brief mention of the Government’s intentions on health and care, but the recent White Paper was a little more helpful. Today I ask: why…12 May 2021HANSARDBiodiversityMy Lords, a character in an old radio programme had this catchphrase: “The answer lies in the soil”—although he said it in a strong West Country accent, which I could not possibly…28 Apr 2021HANSARDForensic Science and the Criminal Justice System (S&T Committee Report)My Lords, I was not a member of Science and Technology Committee when this report was written, although I am now. I am really sorry I missed it, because it was clearly a…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAlcohol Harm Commission: Report 2020My Lords, alcohol harm requires a cross-departmental response because of the range of harms that alcohol can cause. That is why I support the call of the noble Baroness, Lady…22 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: ObesityMy Lords, can the Minister assure me that the Government will not renege on their promise to ban the advertising of high-fat, high-sugar and high-salt foods online? Will he ignore…21 Apr 2021HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Wyld, for bringing us the Bill, and I support it as far as it goes. However, I would like assurances that, using the powers to make…16 Apr 2021HANSARDInclusive SocietyMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for introducing this debate, which promises to be important and wide-ranging. As she said, to ensure a more equal society we…14 Apr 2021