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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy noble friend’s comments are very much appreciated and taken on board. On his question about daily lateral flow testing, he is very perceptive and correct. This is an area that…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the noble Lord’s testimony is very moving and I have no doubt that the red-list system has put a lot of pressure on a lot of families. I personally sign off on these…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe noble Baroness is quite right to ask the question, but I would say to her that it is not actually the regime that has changed, although the regime has changed; it is that the…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to address both points. On singing, I have heard loud and clear the points made by many noble Lords, particularly my noble friend Lord…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I completely understand the noble Earl’s points. On WOMAD, I have a particular interest in that fine festival and I am extremely sad to hear that it has been cancelled,…29 Jun 2021HANSARDHospital Waiting ListsI completely agree with the noble Lord that the pandemic has illustrated the severe health inequalities that exist across the country as well as the need to address them. The…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I have failed in my mission, because I have sought to convey to the Chamber that we completely understand that the NHS, social care and public health—the three sectors…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the noble Baroness’s question is entirely reasonable and I wish I could be more specific on the precise timing. The honest truth is that we look at the data every day;…29 Jun 2021HANSARDHospital Waiting ListsI agree with the noble Baroness that diagnostics is one area where this country needs to make further investment. In the 2020 spending review, we ring-fenced £325 million of…29 Jun 2021HANSARDSocial Care and the Role of CarersMy Lords, I join other voices in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Jolly, on securing this debate on a subject that is absolutely at the top of the agenda, both here in the…24 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, the administration of folic acid to the bread of the nation to avoid around 500 neural tube defects a year is exactly the sort of preventative health intervention that…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I entirely agree with the noble Lord that we are committed to following the science and are totally persuaded by it. However, I cannot avoid the fact that there were…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, this Government’s progress on this really came to a head in the consultation in September 2019, and we have been on course to implement these measures since then. It is…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, it is my understanding that both the Department of Health and Defra have been engaged with other countries on this matter. I will be glad to write to the noble Baroness…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord. Can I just take a moment to bear testimony to his patient and determined campaigning on this issue? He has held the Government’s feet to the…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, this Minister is very aware—personally extremely aware—of the fact that 50% of pregnancies are not necessarily planned. As the noble Baroness knows very well, that is…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidI absolutely reassure both the noble Baroness and all noble Lords in the Chamber that there is absolutely no equivocation on behalf of the Government in this matter. It is a huge…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, the noble Baroness is entirely right: medical opinion on this matter has absolutely consolidated around support for it, and the consultation in September 2019 was…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidI agree with my noble friend; she is right that this is a priority. However, it is not within my gift to simply grant a decision on it; it needs to be worked through both industry…23 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Care HomesI saw the images the noble Lord refers to and was shocked and moved by them. That is why we moved massively, including, in March, announcing £594 million in order to support care…17 Jun 2021