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HANSARDAdult Social Care: StaffingMy Lords, does the Minister accept that many delayed transfers of care from hospital are associated with difficulty in getting social care in people’s own homes? In rural areas,…12 Dec 2023HANSARDLearning Disabilities and Autism: Solitary Confinement in HospitalMy Lords, I declare my interests as a NED at NHS England and as a qualified nurse. I commend my noble friend Lady Hollins on her thorough report on the current use of solitary…23 Nov 2023HANSARDMental Health Act 1983My Lords, I think that other noble Lords will welcome the idea of sitting down at a round table to look at the future. In particular, what do the Government intend to do to invest…21 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to contribute to this debate on the King’s gracious Speech, and to acknowledge His Majesty’s Government’s commitments for this Session. I declare my…09 Nov 2023HANSARDSuicide Prevention StrategyMy Lords, can the Minister assure us that DWP staff are being trained properly in recognising the suicide risk of such claimants? One of the most important things is that people…26 Oct 2023HANSARDResidential Accommodation: Empty HomesMy Lords, the recent Crisis report indicates that if we had a national empty homes initiative, at least 40,000 genuinely affordable homes could be brought back into service by…23 Oct 2023HANSARDPrison CapacityMy Lords, there appears to be a significant disparity between the fines levied on people who broke the Covid regulations, particularly for people under 30. Many of them have yet…17 Oct 2023HANSARDMinoritised Women: Pay InequalityPromotion.19 Sept 2023HANSARDMinoritised Women: Pay InequalityMy Lords, does the Minister agree that some pay and equality are associated with barriers to promotion, particularly in our public services? If so, what plans do His Majesty’s…19 Sept 2023HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Follow-up Report (European Affairs Committee)My Lords, the Grand Committee now resumes its debate on the European Affairs Committee reports. Following the noble Lord, Lord Verdirame, three noble Lords will speak in the gap:…11 Sept 2023HANSARDReinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsI thank the Minister for the briefing earlier today, for the Statement and for the Government’s swift action, despite the fact that this is a very difficult time to be challenged…04 Sept 2023HANSARDRhodes Wildfires: Repatriation of HolidaymakersMy Lords, can the Minister tell us what consideration the Foreign Office is giving to the state of the hospitals in Rhodes at the moment? Smoke inhalation and extreme heat are…25 Jul 2023HANSARDNATO SummitJust to clarify, the Clock did not start correctly. I think that it would be reasonable to say the Leader of the House has until the clock says 15 minutes, and then we will open…18 Jul 2023HANSARDNATO SummitMy Lords, the Clock will now restart for the next 20 minutes.18 Jul 2023HANSARDNHS Long-term Workforce PlanMy Lords, I very much welcome this plan and in particular the fact that we will start to deliver more homegrown healthcare workers; in fact, the WHO has applauded us for these…04 Jul 2023HANSARDMental Health In-patient Services: Improving SafetyMy Lords, I welcome the Statement, but I will raise two issues. First, it seems that several different bodies will look at what the problem is, yet the ombudsman has just said…03 Jul 2023HANSARDPowers of Attorney BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Viscount and the noble Lord. I rise briefly to voice my support for the Bill and its aims. Lasting powers of attorney are invaluable…16 Jun 2023HANSARDDementia Palliative Care TeamsMy Lords, I draw noble Lords’ attention to the recent research report from King’s College London about better palliative care and end-of-life care for those affected by dementia.…15 Jun 2023HANSARDNHS National Health Inequalities Improvement ProgrammeMy Lords, can the Minister explain whether the Department of Health is working with other departments to consider funding families entitled to free school meals with additional…25 May 2023HANSARDSouth West Rail Resilience ProgrammeMy Lords, does the Minister accept that if we do not proceed with the fifth part of this protection, we should look again at the west Devon line going via Tavistock, because we…22 May 2023