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HANSARDAnimal Diseases: Future PandemicsMy Lords, zoonotic diseases comprise approximately 75% of all newly identified infectious diseases and 60% of existing ones. The UK has world-leading “one health” expertise…21 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, I have complete sympathy with the noble Baroness about the fast-changing nature of our response to this pandemic. However, as I have said from these Benches before, it…21 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Diseases: Future PandemicsMy Lords, there is a very large number of initiatives. I emphasise our international efforts to reverse the underlying causes of spillover infections from animals to humans,…21 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Diseases: Future PandemicsMy Lords, my noble friend puts it extremely well. It is exactly that kind of intervention at the front line that can nip infections in the bud, but it is only through…21 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Diseases: Future PandemicsIt is the case that 75% of all newly infectious diseases come from animals. Diseases such as HIV began when transmitted from an animal to a person. The Ebola, Zika, SARS, MERS and…21 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19I hear loud and clear the concerns that members of industry and critical services have about isolation of the workforce and the impact that is having on supply chains and the…21 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, the take-up of vaccine will at some point begin to tail off among some demographics. We are redoubling our efforts with our marketing and the availability of the…21 Jul 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 22 June be approved. Relevant documents: 8th and 10th Reports from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee ( s pecial…20 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 16 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 12 July20 Jul 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021My Lords, more than ever, the social care workforce demonstrates unwavering compassion and dedication for our elderly and most vulnerable. We are proud of and immensely grateful…20 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 17 June be approved. Relevant document: 8th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee ( s pecial attention drawn…20 Jul 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their considered questions and huge interest in the instrument laid before us today. Tragically, there have been more than 30,000 deaths recorded…20 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, for her support for the regulations in the round, for her supportive words about the role of the private sector in the round…20 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I beg to move. Amendment to the Motion20 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsThe current data suggests that the vaccine certificate is the most emphatic indicator of reduced infection and therefore transmission. That is the basis on which we are currently…19 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsMy Lords, the Government are working with a range of international partners to ensure a safe return to international travel while managing public health risks. We are taking a…19 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsMy Lords, the noble Lord’s question has behind it a genuine dilemma. The amount of genomic sequencing in countries around the world is limited. No other country has the degree of…19 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsMy Lords, I entirely agree with my noble friend that co-ordination of vaccine certification is a massive priority. We are working extremely closely, particularly with our close…19 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsMy Lords, I am not sure whether I agree with the premise of the question. I pay tribute to the collaborative spirit in which the four nations have worked together. I have regular…19 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsMy Lords, I do look at the costs and have regular meetings with the team to look at this. I pay tribute both to officials and to the industry for standing up an enormous number of…19 Jul 2021