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HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanI am almost certain that it will. Let me confirm that in detail, so as not to waste the time of the House.30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanMy noble friend puts it very well, and I endorse his emotion.30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanI thank the noble Earl for his helpful question. Members of my family have benefited from the work of health visitors and I share his concerns about their role and their funding.…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for the warmth of my welcome to this initiation in the art of Statement-giving; I shall try my hardest to answer as many questions as were put. They…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHuman Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I thank noble Lords for a stimulating debate in the exciting area of medical SIs. I also thank noble Lords for the warm welcome they have given me. It is a thrill to be…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit: Advertising of Duty-Free ShoppingThat is a benefit of a no-deal Brexit that I do not think had yet occurred to the Treasury, but I personally will be sure to pass that suggestion on and I am sure that it will…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit: Advertising of Duty-Free ShoppingPerhaps I may remind the House that we are talking about a tweet from Her Majesty’s Treasury’s on its Twitter feed: it was not a paid-for promotion in any way. The advertising…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit: Advertising of Duty-Free ShoppingMy Lords, the recent announcement provides clarity for consumers on the application of duty-free in the event of a no-deal Brexit. It allows businesses and port and airport…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanMy Lords, the noble Lord raises an important question about how infrastructure spending is approved and green lit. He is quite right that today’s announcement sees the final green…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanI thank the noble Lord for a detailed question. I cannot possibly pretend to know the details of the accounting rules that govern these kinds of arrangements, but I will be glad…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit: Advertising of Duty-Free ShoppingThe Government remain absolutely committed to addressing the harms from both alcohol and tobacco and to improving the nation’s health. We have many measures that echo efforts by…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit: Advertising of Duty-Free ShoppingThe noble Lord makes a very good point, but the guidelines on what constitutes advertising and what does not constitute paid-for advertising are very clear. They are laid down by…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit: Advertising of Duty-Free ShoppingMy noble friend puts it very well: yes indeed, this Government are committed to seeking a deal. That is very much the priority we are focused on at the moment. No-deal Brexit is a…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanMy noble friend puts the point very well. I think the Statement makes it clear that the lessons have been learned on PFI and that that episode is now behind us. The question of…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanMy Lords, with permission, I shall now repeat an Oral Statement made by my honourable friend the Minister of State for Health in the other place on the health infrastructure plan.…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHuman Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 24 July be approved.30 Sept 2019HANSARDHuman Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am confident that all noble Lords have a shared intention to protect and improve the safety of patients using medicines, while enabling their access to the most…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanMy noble friend makes powerful points. His point on income over capital is extremely well met. If it were the case that the income of the NHS had been driven down last year and we…30 Sept 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanThe noble Lord makes a powerful point which opens up one’s thoughts about how this infrastructure build is going to be implemented and the opportunities for applying the latest…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBanking: Standards and ReformMy Lords, I join all those who have paid tribute to my noble friend Lord Young, into whose massive shoes I will attempt to step. I cannot promise to be as witty, charming and…03 Sept 2019