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HANSARDHammersmith BridgeMy Lords, as a Barnes resident, I have been significantly affected by the closure of Hammersmith Bridge to traffic, especially when neighbouring bridges are also closed, as…18 Sept 2023HANSARDNational Health Service: Major Conditions StrategyMy Lords, less survivable cancers such as pancreatic cancer are often characterised by vague, non-specific symptoms, making them hard to diagnose. Will the major conditions plan…18 Sept 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I played a very small part in the Committee stage of this Bill, mostly seeking to protect and promote the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises, and I welcome…11 Sept 2023HANSARDT-levelsMy Lords, what are the Government doing to encourage more small and medium-sized enterprises to offer T-level work placements, given that in many parts of the country placements…25 Jul 2023HANSARDHealth: Cardiac ArrestMy Lords, many survivors of sudden cardiac arrest—unlike survivors of strokes or heart attacks—receive little or no follow-up care, although they may suffer from emotional,…17 Jul 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersMy Lords, one way of helping small and medium-sized housebuilders would be finally to end the pernicious practice of retentions. Many small construction firms, often with very low…12 Jul 2023HANSARDLifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 7, looking to review how the Act is working. I regret that I was not able to speak at Second Reading. I shall mention some specific issues that I…10 Jul 2023HANSARDIndustrial StrategyMy Lords, an essential part of any industrial strategy is a strategy for addressing the skills needs on which it depends. When the Minister reads the Make UK report that the noble…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVehicles: Headlamp GlareMy Lords, can the noble Baroness tell us whether and how the issue of headlamp glare is addressed as part of the MoT testing process? I understand that many newer headlamps may…09 May 2023HANSARDApprenticeship LevyMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the results of initiatives to increase and broaden the take-up of apprenticeships, such as flexible apprenticeships, making…25 Apr 2023HANSARDSchools: Data, Digital and Financial LiteracyMy Lords, what steps are the Government taking to improve the balance between technical, academic and creative subjects in schools so that all pupils have the opportunity to…14 Mar 2023HANSARDCancer Therapies AccessMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and I declare my registered interest as a trustee of the UK Focused Ultrasound Foundation.06 Feb 2023HANSARDCancer Therapies AccessMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer and welcome him to the Dispatch Box. Minimally invasive cancer therapies such as focused ultrasound, SIRT, which he mentioned,…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCancer Therapies AccessTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase the access to minimally invasive cancer therapies.06 Feb 2023HANSARDCars: Headlight GlareMy Lords, one thing that exacerbates headlight glare is that many cats’-eyes seem to be either not effective or not present at all. Can the Minister tell us what regulation there…30 Jan 2023HANSARDHealth: MalnutritionMy Lords, one reason for malnutrition in older people is the belief that weight loss is normal in older people. What are the Government doing to increase awareness that this is…14 Dec 2022HANSARDArts and Creative Industries StrategyMy Lords, this is a timely and important debate. I congratulate the noble Viscount on obtaining it and on his powerful opening speech. Like many others, I shall focus on music. A…08 Dec 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall speak briefly on Amendment 97, which the noble Lord, Lord Wallace of Saltaire, has just introduced, concerning the procurement review unit. I am grateful to the…30 Nov 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I suggested earlier that the Government might explore the greater use of technology to track payment times. I also very much support the proposals in government…30 Nov 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, my principal interest in the Bill has been whether it would achieve its stated objective of giving small and medium-sized enterprises a better chance to compete for and…28 Nov 2022