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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWould the noble Baroness consider joining the meeting with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, to talk about her additional points? I think the majority of the Committee is…05 Dec 2025HANSARDSupply of Blood and Blood ProductsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that during Covid we used non-traditional venues to encourage vaccination? I will give an example that we talk about a lot: football clubs. In…03 Dec 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessIf there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.26 Nov 2025HANSARDNHS: Wheelchair ServicesCan the Minister comment on whether we keep any statistics in relation to people who have to stay in hospital who avoid discharge because of the length of time taken to get…24 Nov 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister, officials and Members of the other House for Amendment 12, which will ensure the human rights of patients who are placed in the private sector…24 Nov 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.20 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy understanding is that the Senedd is undertaking its usual processes around legislative consent, with reports from the health committee and the justice committee to be published…14 Nov 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessIf there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and return in 10 minutes.13 Nov 2025HANSARDAdult Prison Estate: Support for Young PeopleMy Lords, I am delighted that this issue is being taken so seriously and that the developments are so positive, but can the noble Lord comment on whether there is a small…03 Nov 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I broadly support these amendments but also agree with my noble friend Lord Patel that there is probably no reason to have oral pouches at all. It is something that we…30 Oct 2025HANSARDNational Policy Statement for PortsMy Lords, let me just clarify that there should be only points of clarification in Grand Committee, not the reopening of an issue.14 Oct 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.14 Oct 2025HANSARDSchool Fees: VATWill the Minister comment on data that seems to suggest that schools are using some of this additional money to fund free school meals—because there is insufficient funding for…13 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I thank all those who have sent me opinions and information on this issue. I declare my interests as a registered nurse and a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing,…19 Sept 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIs the list to give evidence that the noble Baroness has detailed finally determined or would it be possible for us to add the Royal College of Nursing with its 500,000 nurses?19 Sept 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyMy Lords, the recent Children’s Commissioner’s report identifies, through children as well as their parents, that one of the most difficult things that children in poverty have to…10 Sept 2025HANSARDSuicide ReductionMy Lords, I too welcome back the Minister. With her leadership in this area, how will she ensure that the e-learning programme, which I am delighted is now ready, will be extended…08 Sept 2025HANSARDTaxesMy Lords, when the Treasury is considering how it is going to increase its revenue, will it give careful consideration to the fact that UK graduates repaying student loans are…15 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformMy Lords, I declare my interest as a current non-executive director of NHS England. Will the Minister explain whether it the Government intend to return to face-to-face PIP…02 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillDoes the noble Lord not think it possible to do both—to limit the number of appointees through the prime ministerial structure and to reduce the size of the House in the way that…02 Jul 2025