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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I think the noble Lord misunderstands what I meant by competitive. It is not just which teams can win the Premier League overall and, as the noble Baroness showed, more teams can…27 Nov 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I think the Minister did not quite understand. She was talking about success in terms of success of teams. The point about success that the noble Lord, Lord Hayward, and I were…27 Nov 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important matter. I am especially grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Whitchurch, for her engagement so far with me…19 Nov 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]That shows why the subject needs to be considered in detail in Committee. Leagues are deciding payments between themselves and their clubs. We are asking about the regulator and…13 Nov 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]Like other noble Lords, I begin with a declaration of interest—maybe a bit of a confession—in that I have been a Chelsea season ticket holder for the last 20 years. I also still…13 Nov 2024HANSARDGenerative AI: Intellectual Property RightsMy Lords, as the Minister knows, AI model training and associated copyright infringement can occur anywhere in the world, effectively offshoring copyright infringement. So while…11 Nov 2024HANSARDSex and Gender: Official DataAs a previous Health Minister, I know that there is a serious health reason to have a proper understanding of the answer to the question of when a woman is a woman and needs to…05 Nov 2024HANSARDScience and Technology: EconomyMy Lords, I thank the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, for securing this important debate. We on this side feel fortunate to have the Minister in his new role. His previous role in…31 Oct 2024HANSARDSpecialised Research Units: ClosuresGiven the well-known fact that every £1 of government investment generates a return of £3 to £4 to the UK economy, does the Minister agree that any move to reduce government R&D…28 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent School Fees: VATWhat is clear from the comments is that this is all built on a number of assumptions that clearly could be incorrect. Given that the whole objective of this is to raise money,…21 Oct 2024HANSARDZero-emission Vehicle MandateWe definitely did not get a clear answer to the question of whether ordinary people can afford these types of car. Perhaps the Minister would like another opportunity to answer…17 Oct 2024HANSARDUK Economy: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, given that HMRC’s own analysis shows that a 10% increase in capital gains tax is likely to lead to a £2 billion reduction in the amount it raises, can the noble Lord…09 Oct 2024HANSARDHorizon EuropeI also welcome the Minister to answering his first Question—I know what it feels like. Following on from the last question, obviously we want to maximise participation and I am…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGovernment Policy on HealthAlthough I understand completely the role of advisers—obviously Alan Milburn is a very reputable adviser—where is the line? My concern is that, when an adviser has a pass, has…10 Sept 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments relating to Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Therapists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians) Regulations 2024My Lords, the Government are proposing changes that would improve patient access to medicines from dental practices and pharmacies. The draft statutory instrument before the House…24 May 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments relating to Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Therapists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians) Regulations 2024I thank the noble Baroness for her kind words. Likewise, if the right words are “thoroughly enjoyed” then I have thoroughly enjoyed working with both the noble Baronesses on the…24 May 2024HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendments relating to Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Therapists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 29 April be approved.24 May 2024HANSARDInflammatory Bowel DiseaseThe Getting It Right pathway was very much informed from that best practice around the world and, in the last year, NICE has approved four new drug treatments. We are trying to…20 May 2024HANSARDInflammatory Bowel DiseaseFirst off, it is trying to learn the lessons: the best parallel that I have so far is around the bowel cancer screening and that faecal screening programme. The real thing here is…20 May 2024HANSARDInflammatory Bowel DiseaseAs described by the clinical lead in this, these really are game changers, so getting them back is key. I do not have the figures to hand as to the amount that they get a response…20 May 2024