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HANSARDCovid-19: Conflicts of InterestI am not aware of him being involved in the work to which the noble Baroness refers.18 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Conflicts of InterestThe noble Lord asks a reasonable question about the management of staff in an epidemic such as this. He is right that these were extremely confusing times that put a huge amount…18 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersI always take the words and advice of former Attorney-General Dominic Grieve extremely seriously, and I value his opinion greatly.17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersI am grateful to the noble Lord for highlighting three calls to suppliers. I should like to reassure him that those were absolutely exceptional times, when our supply chains had…17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersI take this opportunity to thank the very large number of Members of this House who contacted me during that period. My inbox was filled with thousands of emails every day,…17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersMy Lords, scrutiny of appointments, a commitment to transparency and declaration of interests are absolute values that we should all subscribe to. However, sneering at those who…17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersI thank the noble Lord for his description of the role. I do not endorse it but am entertained by it. Let me be clear: the people who stepped forward and took ministerial…17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersThe noble Baroness makes her points extremely well. She rightly points out that we take advice from a wide variety of people. The only reason that we are talking about this today…17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersMy Lords, I am not sure if I can make the commitment that my noble friend asks. It is a reasonable commitment and I take it in the spirit with which it is meant, but there have…17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersIt is a reasonable question and let me be clear. This year, we are seeing a massive change in the behaviours of our entire population—from the big macro challenges such as the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillOn the question of why the government amendment is being made to Clause 41 rather than Clause 16, which I think is what the noble Baroness is asking about, Clause 41 is concerned…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I acknowledge the noble Lord’s point that the Bill puts huge emphasis on the effective and impactful nature of our consultation arrangements. That is very much our…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersMy Lords, I am extremely grateful to the noble Baroness for giving me the opportunity to set the record straight. It is worth sharing with the House that the emails to which she…17 Nov 2020HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social Care: Unpaid AdvisersMy Lords, I welcome the challenge. Perhaps I may reassure the noble Baroness that all ministerial appointments were required to declare conflicts of interest and abide by…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, Amendment 105, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, would mandate consultation with the devolved Administrations before making regulations under Clause 16. This…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI take the encouragement of the noble Baroness to heart. I would be very happy to think further on it. She makes a very good point: we know about the terrible incidents of the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I start by profoundly thanking my noble friend Lady Cumberlege. It has not escaped the notice of anyone in this Grand Committee that her amendment has the support of a…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, we had an excellent debate last week on the subject of medical device information systems at Clause 16, which is critical for how we will go forward on these points. The…17 Nov 2020HANSARDReciprocal and Cross-Border Healthcare (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I express admiration and gratitude for the stamina of the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, for sitting through this debate several times. I have also sat through it…16 Nov 2020