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HANSARDNHS and Social Care: Joint WorkingMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her previous very positive answers, but one of the biggest barriers to working together is different terms and conditions for care and health…26 Jun 2025HANSARDSelf-driving Vehicles: Disabled PassengersMy Lords, can the Minister comment on what licences will be given to rural areas? We are very short of buses, both for people with disability and for the ordinary population.…19 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportMy Lords, will the Minister say whether the review involving children will also consider young boys? As patron of a drug treatment centre and chair of a homeless housing…18 Jun 2025HANSARDReservoirs: Protection from ContaminationMy Lords, we know from the Covid incident that we lacked experience of simulations of such incidents and were therefore not well prepared. When did we last simulate a situation…03 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Care ReformMy Lords, can the Minister explain how cross-party consensus will be constructed in relation to local mayors and local authorities? For example, the leadership in Cornwall Council…22 May 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I support this amendment and declare my interest as the chair of a small housing association, Look Ahead, where we employ a lot of care workers and are encouraging…21 May 2025HANSARDNHS PensionsI thank the Minister for the assurance in the Statement that no individual member will in the long term suffer financial detriment. However, is she able to explain how the NHS…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I will first reflect on the introduction to this group from the noble Earl, Lord Howe. I found it deeply moving. As many of your Lordships know, I am a mental health…31 Mar 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]Amendment 14 is not moved, but I express my thanks to the Minister for her work on advance choice documents.31 Mar 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]31 Mar 2025HANSARDPublic Sector: Working From HomeMy Lords, the Select Committee on Home-Based Working, of which I am a member, is receiving evidence from private sector employers that they are looking at innovative ways to…20 Mar 2025HANSARDNHS DentistryMy Lords, can the Minister comment on whether serious consideration will be given to debt relief for newly qualified dentists? They could then work as salaried employers for the…19 Mar 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I must reinform the House that if Amendment 2 is agreed, I will not be able to call Amendment 3 or Amendment 4 by reason of pre-emption.26 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I very much support this amendment and do so for an additional reason to those already given, which is that it will reduce the time staff have to spend discussing debt…24 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I support all three amendments in this group but make the point that a lot of NHS care is now commissioned into the independent and charitable sectors. It is vital that…24 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I apologise. I failed to make it clear at the beginning that, as Amendment 9 is an amendment to Amendment 8, I have to call Amendment 9. Amendment 9 (to Amendment 8)11 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanMy Lords, the Cancer Research UK website clearly says: “Drinking less alcohol can prevent” at least seven types of cancer. The Statement refers to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Will…10 Feb 2025HANSARDPrimary Schools: Mental Health ProblemsMy Lords, the recent health visiting survey suggests that there is an inadequate service in the majority of England compared to the other three countries. It also shows that there…04 Feb 2025HANSARDStock Market: First-time InvestorsDoes the noble Lord wish to respond?03 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]I thank the Minister. I want to raise the issue that so many children and adolescents are placed for care out of their area, which makes the subsequent treatment plan hard to…22 Jan 2025