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HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisMy Lords, the noble Lord is right to push the Government on this, and I pay tribute to the knowledge he brings to this House on this important subject. I reassure him that the…15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisMy Lords, the Government responded to the Goldacre review with Data Saves Lives , a data strategy which addressed the majority of the review’s recommendations. Over two-thirds of…15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisThe whole point of the government strategy with introducing this data is to improve the connectivity, similar to what the noble Lord was referring to, between GPs and primary…15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisThe noble Lord knows how to run a hospital, and I pay tribute to the work that he has done. On the point about a sovereign wealth fund, I shall take it back to the department—but…15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisI am not aware that GPs are withholding such important data. If the noble Lord knows of any evidence, I ask him to let me know. I reassure the noble Lord, and indeed the House,…15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisI do not wish to mislead the House—I can talk only about NHS England. If the noble Baroness is referring to healthcare in Scotland, or indeed in Wales or Northern Ireland, I…15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisMy Lords, I refer to my initial Answer. The whole point of the Government’s digitisation strategy is to take it from GPs and primary care into hospitals, in trusts throughout the…15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisI am grateful to my noble friend. I hear what she says, and I will certainly take that back to the department.15 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisI am sorry to say that I do not agree with the premise of the noble Baroness’s question. Improving patient outcomes through new technology or improved drugs requires the use of…15 May 2024HANSARDHomecare Medicines Services (Public Services Committee Report)My Lords, I remind the House that there is an advisory speaking time of nine minutes.02 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness has already spoken, so it is not appropriate for her to continue.30 Apr 2024HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, as dinner break business is now the last business of the day, the allocation of time is now 90 minutes. Therefore, the Back-Bench speaking time has increased from four…29 Apr 2024HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, I announced at the beginning of the debate that rather than an hour, we have an hour and a half. That extends Back-Bench speeches, but the noble Lord may have a few more…29 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillI have texted the noble Baroness asking her to return as soon as possible so that she can listen to the noble Lord’s wise words.22 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesMy noble friend is an advocate for everything Wales. Of course, I will do exactly that: congratulations all round.22 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesOne of the reasons why we cannot accelerate the training of doctors in GP practices, for example, is capacity. That is why the Government have funded five new training hospitals.…22 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesStudent drop-out is not unique to the medical sector. My noble friend is absolutely right: it is very important that, before students decide to take on a lengthy medical course,…22 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesEvery year, approximately 4% of all doctors registered with the General Medical Council—roughly 300,000 doctors on the register—relinquish their licence to practise. The vast…22 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesI agree with the noble Lord. That is why the long-term workforce plan commits to improving retention by improving the culture and leadership to ensure that up to 130,000 fewer…22 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesI thank my noble friend for that question. She is right to point out that certain GPs in their 50s retire, but the Government are committed to increasing the number of GPs. As I…22 Apr 2024