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HANSARDFree School MealsMy Lords, it appears that there is a policy vacuum in England regarding the provision of nutritious food for children. Can the Minister explain whether Her Majesty’s Government…27 Oct 2020HANSARDPension CreditMy Lords, in the evidence given to the Scottish Social Security Committee inquiry into benefit take-up in January this year, it was confirmed that the DWP has no written strategy…26 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow other noble Lords, the majority of whom I completely agree with. I put my name down to speak to this group as I wish strongly to support the…26 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 20 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, to which I have added my name. Its purpose, together with Amendment 21 in the name of my noble…26 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to VaccineMy Lords, I join others in welcoming the Government’s commitment to COVAX and to the WHO aim to distribute vaccines widely to lower- and middle-income countries. However, what…15 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Very High) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is a pleasure to welcome the noble Lord, Lord Moylan. I draw attention to my interests as listed in the register. I support the principles informing this statutory…14 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North East of England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I declare my interests as outlined in the register. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Morrissey, for her important contribution to this debate; I agree with much of it.…12 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Low-income FamiliesMy Lords, children of school age have had their education severely disrupted, with those in the poorest households affected the most. We know that Covid-19 is passed on through…08 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial Care WorkersMy Lords, the introduction of living allowances for nursing students has improved recruitment this autumn. Stable funding for social care purchasers and providers in both care…07 Oct 2020HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020My Lords, I declare my interest as outlined in the register. I really appreciate the need to balance the rights of landlords and those of tenants, and realise that the Government…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, I thank the Leader of the House for being here to speak to this Statement today. I want to talk about people who need to remain at work, of which nothing was said in the…23 Sept 2020HANSARDSchools: Spending per PupilMy Lords, I welcome the IFS report, which clearly outlines that the recent and future strategy for education spending in England was on track to deliver the Government’s…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for coming to take questions on this Statement. I will ask about two issues. If he cannot answer me now, could he kindly write with information? My…23 Sept 2020HANSARDSchools: Free Holiday Meals and ActivitiesMy Lords, given the challenges faced by children of school age relating to Covid-19, funding for free school meals and activity opportunities during school holidays would…14 Sept 2020HANSARDChildhood ObesitySchool nurses play important roles in dietary education for new parents and school pupils. With the anticipated changes to Public Health England, how will the Government ensure,…02 Sept 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I feel that I have drawn the short straw, speaking at this point. Like other noble Lords, I broadly welcome and support this relatively short, important and necessary…02 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, the Statement is clear that the intention is to mass-vaccinate the population once we have a vaccine that is safe and effective. Can the Minister inform us of Her…27 Jul 2020HANSARDHealthcare Students: Tuition FeesMy Lords, given the National Audit Office report into the NHS nursing workforce of March this year and this week’s Public Accounts Committee session concerning the report, can the…23 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests as outlined in the register. I support the contents of the stamp duty land tax Bill that are designed to enable people to feel confident…17 Jul 2020HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewMy Lords, I add my apologies to the patients and their families and acknowledge the superb work done by the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, and her team. The report makes very…09 Jul 2020