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HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, I will be crystal clear on this matter. The noble Baroness is right: the wearing of masks is important—for yourself and other people— which is why the Government…15 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, we acknowledge the risks. The noble Baroness is entirely right about flu; the relatively low levels of both flu and RSV in the last 18 months mean that many will not…15 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, following the G7 we pulled together a joint task force with USA colleagues to address the precise point that the noble Baroness alludes to. That joint task force is…15 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, the position of the immunosuppressed is one that we have a huge amount of sympathy for. Those who have blood cancer face a particular challenge. I was very grateful to…15 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I completely understand and appreciate the sense of frustration and urgency that my noble friend expressed, but I emphasise that this is a massive national measure. It…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I am looking forward to outlining the draft timetable, but I will not be able to do so before the Recess.13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I completely understand the frustration. I pay tribute to all noble Lords who have campaigned assiduously for this measure. It speaks extremely highly of this House that…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I do not need to explain to a seasoned veteran such as my noble friend that the British Government have had a lot on their hands in the past 18 months and that getting…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I am pleased that substantial progress has been made on this work since I spoke to the House in June, including positive dialogue with all devolved Administrations. It…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidI look forward with great enthusiasm to my monthly updates to the House on this important initiative. We are moving as quickly as the machinery of government allows us to. Taking…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I pay tribute to the Government of New Zealand for focusing on this important issue and to the energy and passion of the noble Lord in his advocacy in this matter. I can…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, it is not only its importance for maternity services that is on my mind. It is also the recently announced office for health promotion, which will lead the national…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I share the sense of urgency expressed by the noble Baroness in her articulation of those statistics. They are both worrying and entirely accurate. We very engaged with…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFolic AcidI am sorry, I cannot answer the noble Baroness’s question directly. I am not sure whether an assessment has been made of the impact of the pandemic on the consumption of folic…13 Jul 2021HANSARDHealth Security (EU Exit) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 April and 7 June be approved. Relevant documents: 1st and 6th Report s from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee.…12 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. S pecial attention drawn to the instrument by the…12 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021My Lords, as a responsible Government, it is absolutely imperative that we deliver on the Northern Ireland protocol and do so pragmatically to minimise the impact on the…12 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021.12 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, one in three people with coronavirus show no symptoms and are potentially spreading it without knowing. Testing will remain vital to controlling and containing the…12 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021My Lords, the statutory instrument that we are discussing today relates to the regulations for medical devices within Northern Ireland. It reflects the application of EU…12 Jul 2021