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HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.11 Jul 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]I think the rules are to help those chairing proceedings—that is, Deputy Speakers—but also to help the people who are coping with having to come in remotely. Having said that, we…11 Jul 2022HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL]My Lords, I draw attention to my interests in social housing, in particular as the chair of Look Ahead, a small housing association in London. Like other noble Lords, I warmly…27 Jun 2022HANSARDPolioCan the Minister clarify further what we will do to encourage vaccinations, while schools are still open, for 14 year-olds and for the 11% of under-twos in Greater London who are…23 Jun 2022HANSARDHousing: Private RentersMy Lords, does the Minister agree that part of the problem with the private rental sector is that many people in it would rather be in social housing at a fair rent, and that,…22 Jun 2022HANSARDCivil Servants: Reduction in NumbersMy Lords, the need to change the structure of the Civil Service may be imperative, but I cannot understand why we are going to reduce the number of fast-track graduate entrants…15 Jun 2022HANSARDCarers: Unpaid LeaveMy Lords, can the Minister explain whether the Government have considered how many carers might be able to return to work if this provision were available to them, and whether…14 Jun 2022HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment: WasteMy Lords, what investment is being made to ensure that we can make our own PPE in this country in future, because the chief problem was that we were competing in an international…14 Jun 2022HANSARDSocial Homes for RentMy Lords, the promotion of shared ownership homes has helped some people get on to the housing ladder. However, the terms of resale are onerous, particularly for those who wish to…26 May 2022HANSARDCosts of LivingMy Lords, some of the Government’s current plans to improve the situation—I recognise that that is what they are trying to do—will not necessarily benefit those who are on…25 May 2022HANSARDSafeguarding of Young ChildrenMy Lords, can the Minister comment on the shortage of health visitors in many parts of the country and the reduction in investment in them? In the past, they have been absolutely…24 May 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak in this Second Reading and draw attention to my interests in the register. I was the founding chair of Marine Academy Plymouth, now a…23 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am delighted to speak in this debate on the humble Address and draw attention to my interests in the register, particularly those in relation to nursing. I welcome Her…17 May 2022HANSARDNHS Mental Health Patients in Private HospitalsMy Lords, I declare my interest as the recent chair of a major HEE review, recommending ways to improve and deliver the mental health nursing workforce, which was released on 20…28 Apr 2022HANSARDVaccine Manufacturing and Innovation CentreCould the noble Lord explain whether we would be able to contain vaccines in this country from the centre in the event of us needing mass inoculation again?25 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I support Motion B1 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege. I will be brief and not repeat what others have said. However, it is worth noting that in the…05 Apr 2022HANSARDNHS: Abuse of NursesMy Lords, I declare my interests as outlined in the register. I particularly want to raise the issue of nurses on shifts who are having difficulty parking both near the hospital…05 Apr 2022HANSARDOckenden ReportMy Lords, I also thank the Minister for the sensitive way in which he has addressed this very difficult statement. I was particularly moved by the fact that there are empty…30 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I support this amendment, to which I have added my name. Evidence-based practice that utilises modern technology for the assessment and delivery of treatment for people…16 Mar 2022HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) BillMy Lords, there is a Division in the Chamber. The Committee will adjourn and return as soon as agreed after Members present have voted.08 Mar 2022