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HANSARDOckenden ReviewI join others in paying tribute to the personal testimony of the noble Baroness. The story that she tells is extremely moving. One cannot think about the challenges and…14 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewMy Lords, I start by echoing the very thoughtful words of the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, and the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, in their reflections on this harrowing report. It…14 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewOn behalf of the Chamber, I thank my noble friend for his touching testimony. He is entirely right; there are two CCGs in the local area: the Telford and Wrekin CCG and the…14 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewMy Lords, I respectfully disagree with the noble Baroness’s insight—the Ockenden review does not point the finger at staffing levels in relation to the problems; it points the…14 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewMy Lords, I pay tribute to the insight of the noble Lord, Lord Patel, who brings with him not only expertise as an obstetrician, but deep involvement in the patient safety agenda.…14 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewMy Lords, I completely take on board the noble Lord’s observations. It is true that Donna Ockenden’s report alludes to the failure by senior leadership to monitor and intervene…14 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewMy Lords, it would be premature of me to describe in too much detail how any patient commissioner may work, since we are half way through the Bill’s progress. But I would like to…14 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsMy Lords, the noble Lord puts his point extremely well. I share his concern for those with trans or gender concerns of any kind. I reassure him that provision of gender identity…10 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2020I thank noble Lords enormously for an incredibly thoughtful discussion and I will seek to answer as many of their piercing and thoughtful questions as I can. If I miss any I will…10 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) Regulations 2020. Relevant documents: 3 7 th Report from the…10 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsWell, my Lords, it is not appropriate for me to comment on those who have brought these cases, and outstanding judicial proceedings exist and are in place at the moment, so it is…10 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2020.10 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations will provide an agile and robust regulatory environment for Covid-19 test providers. This is essential to ensuring that everyone has access to simple,…10 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker Drugs[ Inaudible ]—to be more affected by their warmth and kindness. Jan was an absolute model of warmth and kindness. Having worked in the nightclub industry, I have met, worked with…10 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsI am sure that the noble Baroness’s testimony is entirely right, and it concerns me that anyone has any concerns in this matter. I reassure her that the Tavistock is doing…10 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsMy Lords, I salute the court’s thoughtful and lengthy judgment, which brought enormous clarity to an area which is very important but which has also caused concern and ambiguity.…10 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsI reassure my noble friend that people with gender dysphoria cannot access gender reassignment surgery under the age of 18, so young people are not eligible for the type of…10 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsMy Lords, the Government are committed to providing the best possible care for children and young people accessing gender identity services. Earlier this year, the National…10 Dec 2020HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsI reassure the noble Baroness that patient-doctor confidentiality remains paramount and is respected. To update her, the Tavistock has immediately suspended new referrals for…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine RolloutMy Lords, the precise status of each vaccine in the pipeline is a subject for dialogue between the vaccine manufacturers and the MHRA. I can tell the noble Baroness that we are…09 Dec 2020