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HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesThe noble Baroness raises a very good point. The UK collaborates internationally to develop standards, regulations, norms of behaviour, agreements and best practice to influence…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesThat is a very specific question about rejoining that organisation, and I do not have an answer to it for my noble friend, but I shall certainly write on that specific point.13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesThe noble Lord never lets us down, does he? My understanding, in answer to the question, is that he resigned and was not sacked—but I was hoping that the noble Lord would ask…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesThe noble Lord asks a very good question. I was not privy to the original decision-making, as he may well appreciate, but I think that it was a decision well made, because Great…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesThe noble Lord is exactly right. It is a case of the urban and the countryside. If you live in the city, it is often very difficult, due to light pollution. I am fortunate enough…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesMy Lords, France holds a 13.58% in the Eutelsat group through the Public Investment Bank, or BPI, and its sovereign wealth fund. His Majesty’s Government now have a 10.8% share in…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesAs I said just a moment ago, we are world leaders in this. My honourable friend Minister George Freeman announced the first ever UK plan for space sustainability—an ambitious…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesThe noble Lord asks two good questions. On his first, a recent summit pointed to Europe making a commercial step change, launching and celebrating the zero debris treaty and ESA’s…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNear-earth SatellitesMy Lords, before I start, I bring the House’s attention to my registered interests. With the number of satellites in orbit growing rapidly, the UK recognises the need for…13 Nov 2023HANSARDChildren’s Health: Ultra-processed FoodsMy Lords, I ask noble Lords to keep note of the four-minute speaking time, please. We still have to hear from the Front Benches and the Minister.25 Oct 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times: Long-Term Sickness AbsenceThe noble Lord asks a good question; however, it is not just mental health but also other things, such as musculoskeletal and cardiovascular disease, so the whole thing has to be…19 Oct 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times: Long-Term Sickness AbsenceThe Government plan to spend £8 billion in revenue funding and make a £5.9 billion investment in NHS capital projects, which will include new hubs that will do diagnosis and,…19 Oct 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times: Long-Term Sickness AbsenceMy noble friend says, “Not enough”, but wherever we can utilise other sectors, such as the private sector, we do so—but there is clearly more to be done.19 Oct 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus: Immunisation ProgrammeI am not aware of what the noble Baroness is saying, but I refer back to my earlier answer. This has to be done in an appropriate manner. All due diligence has to be followed,…19 Oct 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus: Immunisation ProgrammeThe noble Baroness makes some very good points. It just so happens that I asked that very question. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a specific timeframe, but it is clear that…19 Oct 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times: Long-Term Sickness AbsenceThe noble Baroness raises an important point. One of the issues is best practice: some GP practices engage through social media and other electronic internet-based systems where…19 Oct 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times: Long-Term Sickness AbsenceI am sorry, but I do not have a specific answer to that precise question, so I will write to the noble Lord in detail. He raises an important point: obviously, being on the…19 Oct 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times: Long-Term Sickness AbsenceThe Government do not have a specific analysis in my pack here, but the right reverend Prelate is absolutely right. This is important for children and young people growing up in…19 Oct 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus: Immunisation ProgrammeMy noble friend makes a good point. Lessons have been learned that certain communities are more hesitant. There is a case-by-case basis for communicating with community leaders…19 Oct 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus: Immunisation ProgrammeI refer to the answer I gave just a moment ago: 7.7 million people have received their flu jabs since the start of the campaign on 11 September. I assure the noble Lord that NHS…19 Oct 2023