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HANSARDExercise CygnusThe noble Baroness conflates two separate matters. The National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies is updated regularly and assesses civil emergency risks with a five-year…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresI share the noble Baroness’s tribute to the nation’s carers. This week is Carers Week, and it is quite right that the House pays tribute to the contribution of all those who have…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresI share my noble friend’s frustration that this disease has proved a horrid and at times confusing foe, but I testify to the strength of the scientific advice we have been given.…09 Jun 2020HANSARDNational Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, as expected, this has been a moving debate. Who could not be moved by the powerful testimony from the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, in moving his Motion and by…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleMy Lords, Britain is overweight. For too long, obesity has been a huge cost to the health of the individual, the NHS and the economy. Covid is a wake-up call. Initial evidence…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleThe noble Lord makes a good case. Chapter 2 of the obesity recommendations makes it very plain that clear labelling and data play a critical and pivotal role in helping people to…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleThe noble Lord is entirely right to raise the issue not only of younger adults but of children. These habits are formed extremely early and are hard to kick; if interventions are…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleMy noble friend is recognised for her hard work in this area, and we all admire her championing of healthy living. The CMO’s advice is to focus on weight; that is the best way…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleThe noble Baroness is entirely right to suggest that Covid might be the inflection point—the intervention necessary to wake up the nation to the dangers of obesity. We are keen to…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleThe noble Baroness is entirely right: there is nothing new to the impact of Covid on those with a high BMI; it is entirely consistent with the impact of other diseases. She is…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleThe noble Baroness is entirely right that chapter 2 outlines an extremely thoughtful road map for how to address this issue. It is currently being reconsidered. I cannot make the…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleThe noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is entirely right. The review has done an excellent job of laying a path for greater understanding of the disease and is informing the PHE…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Obese and Overweight PeopleMy noble friend is right that personal responsibility and the leadership of those in areas of responsibility are incredibly important. Shame is not a policy that the Government…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, I start by echoing the words of both noble Baronesses and give thanks for the contribution of Lord Rea to the House. I did not know him well but have read the many…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseIf I was not clear, I hope the noble Baroness will forgive me. The test is open to anyone in the population. It is not restricted to key workers or those who are over five, as it…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseThe noble Viscount asks an incredibly broad question, upon which many a treatise could be written. I can best answer by giving my personal experience, which is of being in…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseThe arrangements for local lockdowns are not fully in place. In fact, the policy around them is in development and a full decision has not been made on what arrangements we will…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseYes, I am back. I apologise for my broadband. I was addressing the question of the Prime Minister’s words. I have no doubt that there will be a judgment of history on whether the…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy noble friend makes an incredibly valuable point and I completely share her concerns, but I will share two important points, if I may. First, we cannot avoid the fact that this…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseI deeply regret that my noble friend had to drive from Cambridge to Stansted. We are working hard to address that and are looking at alternatives. We have now put up more than 100…03 Jun 2020