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HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I beg to move amendment 52, in clause 5, page 11, leave out lines 20 to 22 and insert— “(b) in the case of a patient who lacks capacity or competence to consent to admission for…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)All the amendments in this group have been tabled in the name of my hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Dr Spencer). Amendments 52 and 53 deal with grounds for…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It seems a lifetime ago since I was last on my feet. I am sure the Minister was waiting in anticipation for the crescendo of my speech. He heard my observations on amendments 52…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that there is a risk that the amendment would not only increase the workload of practitioners, but divert attention from patient care?10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Building on the Minister’s last point, can he reassure the Committee that any consultation will have a strong focus on ensuring that practitioners have the training and, most…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I have listened carefully to the Minister, who has addressed the issue with his usual thoughtfulness. I ask that he looks into sharing that data, particularly around new clause…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Not quite: Solihull.10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)My hon. Friend is right. An individual can attend an emergency department to be assessed and be seen by a doctor before a decision is made on whether that patient should be…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Does my hon. Friend share my concerns that not resolving housing and accommodation at the point of discharge could lead to a delay in transition? Patients would remain in hospital…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I have a certain degree of sympathy for the amendments, but I am sure the hon. Lady will recognise that patients and their families often find the review process overwhelming in…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Will the hon. Lady give way?10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I beg to move amendment 56, in clause 3, page 3, line 19, at end insert— “(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations update the definitions in subsection (2) in response to…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentThere appears to be universal support for this damascene conversion by the Government. Last year, they told pensioners that the right course of action was to scrap the winter fuel…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseThe Government’s position appears to be predicated on a hypothetical judgment to a hypothetical claim. In this hypothetical scenario, why would the Government not simply appeal?22 May 2025HANSARD Independent Sentencing ReviewPublic confidence in the criminal justice system—and, importantly, the confidence of victims—is paramount. Since 2010, the use of community-based orders has decreased by 61%. That…22 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe petition to protect Northern Ireland veterans from prosecution has, in a matter of days, amassed over 98,500 signatures. Will the Leader of the House commit that the petition,…22 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI will make a little progress, if I may. In respect of new clause 2, those who have had the privilege of meeting a young person living with a terminal illness will know that they…16 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThis House is now faced with a responsibility as profound as it is complex: to ensure that this Bill remains clear in its purpose, cautious in its application and compassionate in…16 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am grateful to the hon. Member for that intervention. I fear there is some rhetoric that engenders a fear around the medical profession, which is misplaced.16 May 2025