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HANSARDHealth and Care BillThe Secretary of State will be advised by the Independent Reconfiguration Panel, especially where there is a difficult decision that takes time, just as in the case of the Medway.…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI must clarify here. I have said that we expect the Independent Reconfiguration Panel to continue to consider views. We are not getting rid of it.26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillYes.26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, and the noble Baronesses, Lady Finlay and Lady Greengross, for bringing this group of amendments. I understand the intention behind…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillIf my noble friend will allow me, I will have to consider that and write, and make that available to all noble Lords. We have included a number of exceptions to the power of…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillThe Secretary of State cannot issue a direction to CCGs or ICBs on any of this using this power. We have been clear that direction cannot be given in relation to drugs, medicines…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI thank all noble Lords for their amendments and for challenging the issues around the power of direction. We believe that we must have the right framework for national oversight…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillIf it is as straightforward as the noble Lord suggests, I will see if that can be done.26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI thank noble Lords for their contributions and for sharing their knowledge and expertise—and, in the case of hospital food, not sharing their tales of inadequate and unhealthy…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI thank my noble friend Lord Farmer and all noble Lords who spoke about their experiences. The creation of integrated care boards represents a huge opportunity to support and…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI do not know for certain, but I am sure their views would have been heard via the Local Government Association.26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI thank all noble Lords, especially the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, for the points they have raised. ICPs will play an important role in co-ordinating services, planning in a way that…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI thank the noble Baroness and echo her gratitude to all the noble Lords who have turned up for this group of amendments. Before I turn to specific amendments, it may be helpful…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI am afraid that I cannot give that guarantee. I will commit to speak to the Chief Whip about whether time could be made available.26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the Regulations laid before the House on 15 December 2021 be approved. Relevant documents: 21st Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments ( s pecial attention…25 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI take the point that my noble friend makes, and I completely understand the concerns; that is why it is important that I take many of the concerns raised today back to the…24 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillWe do not believe that they are, but clearly there is a difference of opinion about it. I would like to turn, however, to the point made by my noble friend Lord Lansley on Clause…24 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillThe noble Lord raises a concern that I have heard a number of times: that we should be careful about saying “This is what the NHS wanted”—that the focus has to be about patients.…24 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI assume it will be but, as I am about to say on a number of other issues, there is clearly a lot to take back to the department, not only tonight but on the whole Bill. I pledge…24 Jan 2022HANSARDSugarMy Lords, consuming too much sugar can lead to weight gain, which in turn increases the risk of serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and Covid-19. It…24 Jan 2022