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HANSARDNHS: Primary Care SurgeriesI am sure that we all want to pay tribute to the work of GPs, who are at the front line and, quite often, are the gateway to many services across the NHS and the wider healthcare…24 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS: Primary Care SurgeriesI am sure that noble Lords agree that it is appropriate that GPs register as many patients as they are able to see, and that their patients, whatever their needs, can access our…24 Nov 2021HANSARDFood (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021The policy will be reviewed within three to five years of it coming into force. I reassure the noble Lord that the intention is that the policy will come into force in October…23 Nov 2021HANSARDFood (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021My noble friend makes a very reasonable demand that is difficult for me to refuse. Let me put it this way: I hope that I have not caused any shock waves, as it were. There has…23 Nov 2021HANSARDFood (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021I start by thanking noble Lords for their contributions to today’s debate. I shall try to turn to some of the questions from noble Lords and to answer as many as possible in the…23 Nov 2021HANSARDFood (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021My Lords, obesity is seen as one of the biggest health problems this country faces. The latest national child measurement programme data from 2020-21 showed that around 40% of…23 Nov 2021HANSARDFood (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021. Relevant document: 12th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee23 Nov 2021HANSARDFood (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021I thank the noble Baroness for that question. The Government are committed to ensuring that enforcement is proportionate and fair, and we intend to support local authorities and…23 Nov 2021HANSARDFood (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021Once again, I thank my noble friend for making that request. I always make it clear that it is important that we publish as much evidence as possible and let it be challenged;…23 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsI should warn all noble Lords that they have not heard me yet—their requests may be quite different after hearing my band play. In terms of the ability of music and, if you like,…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsI thank noble Lords. Can I stop there? I also am aware that my noble friend is himself a music fan. I remember once bumping into him on the Jubilee line on his way to the O2 arena…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsI am not sure which question to answer first. If noble Lords will excuse a second of self-promotion, I am an electric bass player and sing the blues as well.22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsThe department itself is working closely with Music for Dementia and other organisations. Across government, we are looking at music, beyond just performance, to see how it can…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsI thank the noble Lord for his invitation to perform live—I am not sure that he will feel the same way after hearing my blues band. Last year, NHS England and NHS Improvement, in…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsI thank my noble friend for that question. As an amateur musician—I stress “amateur”—I know that there is no better feeling than when you connect with your audience as a live…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsThe NICE quality standard on dementia, published in June 2019, includes guidelines for offering activities and social prescribing. They are also included in the NHS long-term…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsI thank the noble Lord for that suggestion. We are looking, across the health sector, at how we can think outside the box and train students in other disciplines to help in…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsThe Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is looking at areas where there are clear disparities. As part of developing the dementia strategy, the Government are consulting…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsI pay tribute to the noble Baroness for all her work raising awareness of dementia, in this House and outside of it. The Government understand the importance of non-medical and…22 Nov 2021HANSARDDementia: Art and Music-based InterventionsMusic can play an important part in supporting people who are living with dementia. Last year, NHS England and NHS Improvement facilitated three webinars resulting in the…22 Nov 2021