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HANSARDBrain TumoursI thank the noble Baroness, who is right to point out that the number of people surviving brain cancer has not moved in recent years. I assure her that the Government are doing…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursI thank the noble Baroness for her question; she shows her expertise in such matters. The UK departments for cancer research are jointly funding a network of 17 experimental…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursI pay tribute to my noble friend and wish his mother well. I was not aware of his fight with brain cancer 35 years ago. We are very lucky to have him in this place—long may it…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursI thank the noble Lord and pay my tribute to Tessa Jowell. I remember her final speech in the House. It is one of the most moving speeches I have ever heard; I recommend that…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursMy Lords, I am hugely grateful to the noble Lord for bringing this challenge to my attention and pay tribute to the work that he does on the APPG. We are working closely with…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursI thank my noble friend for that question. I was indeed running the London marathon yesterday and took note of all the wonderful cancer charities, including those that my noble…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursI thank my noble friend, who is absolutely right to point this out. Perhaps we can discuss this further at the round table next month. Prior to these questions, I had a meeting…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursThere is already a significant investment in people and facilities for cancer research. The research infrastructure supports brain tumour research studies, mainly in the NHS. This…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursThe Government are committed to trying to solve the problem of childhood cancers. I am not aware of that specific case, but I can assure the noble Lord that, as I said in my…24 Apr 2023HANSARDOccupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) and Pensions Dashboards (Amendment) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 30 January be approved. Relevant document: 30th Report of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (s pecial attention…29 Mar 2023HANSARDOccupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) and Pensions Dashboards (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Younger of Leckie, I beg to move the Motion standing in his name on the Order Paper.29 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationMy Lords, the Joint Committee on Immunisation and Vaccination has advised that the existing targeted RSV immunisation offer should move to a more effective and longer-lasting…28 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationThe noble Baroness raises a very good point. She is absolutely right that the Government and the NHS have to use all media channels to make sure that people are aware of what is…28 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationThe noble Lord is exactly right. Unfortunately, I cannot report to the House that we have a new vaccine, but my understanding is that they are working on it. As I said in my…28 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationMy Lords, I have not discussed the universal RSV immunisation programme for 2023-24 with the Chancellor. However, the independent expert committee, the JCVI, provides the…28 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationThe Government are committed to child health. After clean water, vaccination is the most effective public health intervention for saving lives and promoting good health. The…28 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationThere are ongoing conversations with the manufacturers of various antibodies and vaccines for the year 2023-24. I am not familiar with the companies that the noble Baroness…28 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationMy noble friend is clearly up to date. She is absolutely right that the NHS constantly looks for innovations. For RSV, the offer in place for 2023-24 is for the specialised…28 Mar 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus ImmunisationI am grateful to the noble Lord, whose figures are entirely correct. There are currently no specific treatments for RSV once contracted, and management of infection is purely…28 Mar 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the right reverend Prelate for bringing the Bill to the House and giving us the opportunity to debate this important issue, and I thank those who have…24 Mar 2023