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HANSARDBrexit: Medicines and Medical DevicesMy Lords, the Department for Health and Social Care is doing everything possible to prepare for an exit from the European Union, whatever the circumstances. We have worked with…02 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Medicines and Medical DevicesClinical trials are one area of particular concern for the supply of medicines, which has therefore been an area of great focus. Special measures have been put in place to ensure…02 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Medicines and Medical DevicesThe Government are aware that there is a high degree of public concern on this important issue. We are also aware that the supply of medicines and medical devices is an extremely…02 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Medicines and Medical DevicesMy noble friend makes a fair point—02 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Medicines and Medical DevicesThe noble Baroness makes a very fair point about concerns about easily diminished medicines such as vaccines and isotopes. I reassure her that plans are very well advanced to…02 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, there is an advisory Back-Bench speaking time of six minutes. We have been consistently over that time. For the fairness of the House, I wonder if we can try to stick to…02 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Medicines and Medical DevicesThe noble Baroness makes a very fair point that touches on the challenge of medical supplies that we live with whatever the circumstances, whether Brexit exists or not. Medical…02 Oct 2019HANSARDInfluenza: People with Learning DisabilitiesThe noble Lord makes an excellent point, and this is an area of concern, but I should like to reassure him that these are not delays; they are in fact phasing. What we learned…01 Oct 2019HANSARDInfluenza: People with Learning DisabilitiesThe noble Baroness makes a very important point. The question of the learning difficulty register is undoubtedly one that affects this area enormously. Each GP should have a…01 Oct 2019HANSARDInfluenza: People with Learning DisabilitiesMy Lords, I pay tribute to the extraordinary work of the noble Baroness, Lady Hollins, in this area, where she has worked so hard to improve the life chances of those with…01 Oct 2019HANSARDInfluenza: People with Learning DisabilitiesBased on the latest intelligence from the WHO, Public Health England does not anticipate a virulent flu strain this season but remains vigilant. The Government are committed to…01 Oct 2019HANSARDFinancial Services (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 3) Regulations 2019My Lords, I would like to thank everyone for participating in a really meaty discussion about an SI that is incredibly detailed in nature. The discussion got under the skin of…01 Oct 2019HANSARDFinancial Services (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 3) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 15 July be approved. Relevant document: 58th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee01 Oct 2019HANSARDOver the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019My Lords, I express my thanks for an informative debate on this technical but incredibly important measure. I give particular thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles, who gave…01 Oct 2019HANSARDFinancial Services (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 3) Regulations 2019In the previous debate, I explained how the extension of the Article 50 process had made some additional onshoring legislation necessary. This instrument fixes deficiencies in new…01 Oct 2019HANSARDOver the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019As the House will be aware, the Government had previously made all necessary legislation, under the EU withdrawal Act, to ensure that, in the event of a no-deal exit on 29 March…01 Oct 2019HANSARDOver the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 24 July be approved.01 Oct 2019HANSARDInfluenza: People with Learning DisabilitiesIf there is a cunning plan, they have not briefed me on it.01 Oct 2019HANSARDInfluenza: People with Learning DisabilitiesThe noble Lord makes a very good point. The Government are aware that the 2019 Australian flu season had an early peak, and that has raised concerns that the Australian flu may be…01 Oct 2019HANSARDInfluenza: People with Learning DisabilitiesMy Lords, it is entirely correct that the struggle to get NHS staff vaccinated is one that concerns the Government greatly. There is an in-depth education programme, and the offer…01 Oct 2019