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HANSARDMedical Teaching and Learning: Ethnic DiversityDoes the Minister agree that, in considering this important subject, there is certainly no room for complacency? However, we do need to know accurately the extent of the problem.…14 Jul 2020HANSARDLibyaMy Lords, I used to visit Libya regularly to help in the setting up of clinical medical schools in Benghazi and Tripoli, and it was much appreciated. When does the Minister think…13 Jul 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I draw attention to the associated medical problems. The inhalation of microplastics is causing health difficulties in textile workers. Synthetic clothing is responsible…10 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, last week I understated the figures on the deadly combination of Covid-19 and obesity. House of Commons Library figures show that 72% of UK people are either obese or…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public TransportAs the virus is spread by droplets, does the Minister agree that it would be helpful if passengers on crowded public transport spoke as little as possible, since the virus can…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateDoes the Minister agree that the reason why so many people in the United Kingdom and the United States have suffered from Covid-19 is that the majority of people in both countries…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCoronavirusAs obesity makes one more likely to suffer with Covid-19, and as more than half of people in the UK are obese, will the Government launch an all-out campaign this summer to reduce…22 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Transport SafetyMy Lords, it has at long last been acknowledged that the obesity epidemic is a very dangerous situation, especially now with Covid-19. In fact, 75% of people with this infection…12 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceMy Lords, as most cases of domestic violence are known to the neighbours, should we not encourage them to inform the police about repeated episodes in order to reduce this…05 May 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, I wish to speak to Amendment 17 in my name. It seeks to address some confusion that emerged during debate in Committee. I will not press this amendment to a vote but I…17 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, Amendment 1 is a redrafted form of the amendment that I brought before the House in Committee. I have returned to this issue because, as I read and reflected on the…17 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]17 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank everyone who has taken part in the debate. I have great respect for all of them. I have enormous respect for the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss—we…17 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very pleased to speak to Amendment 1 in my name. The Government have said there should be a minimum timeframe between petition and conditional order “to give…03 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, Amendment 19A is in my name. One of the headline Conservative Government commitments in the relatively recent past was abolishing the couple penalty. The couple penalty,…03 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very grateful for all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. I have been practising medicine for more years than I care to remember, and I have, almost…03 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]03 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, I very much congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hunt of Bethnal Green, on her maiden speech; she is most welcome. I suggest that one cannot alter the terms for undoing…05 Feb 2020HANSARDNet Zero Carbon EmissionsMy Lords, do we have all the scientific evidence to show that we can do anything to prevent climate change?29 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, Friday 18 October marked Anti-Slavery Day—a day to raise awareness of the terrible crime of human trafficking and modern slavery. Today, the enormous scale of modern…21 Oct 2019