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HANSARDProsthetics for AmputeesMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Mackinlay, for securing this debate. I, too, pay tribute to him. What a marvellous man he is, and what an inspiration to us all. He…01 May 2025HANSARDModern Slavery Act 2015 Committee ReportMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady O’Grady, for presenting this important report for debate. Some 10 years ago, the UK led the world in tackling modern slavery. In…28 Mar 2025HANSARDModern Slavery Act 2015 Committee ReportMy Lords, before the noble Lord sits down, could he answer this question? Will the Government stop buying solar panels made by slave labour in China?28 Mar 2025HANSARDFood, Diet and Obesity Committee ReportMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, for introducing this debate, chairing the committee so expertly and allowing me to attend all its meetings. I say at the…28 Mar 2025HANSARDLandlords: Long-term RentalsMy Lords, is the Minister aware that there is a particular problem in Cornwall, where there are over 13,000 short-term lettings going on? The problem with those people who do…27 Nov 2024HANSARDNHS: Anti-obesity MedicationIs the Minister aware of the reported deaths from semaglutide in the UK, according to the Yellow Card advisory service, and is he further aware that there are very many…18 Nov 2024HANSARDDiets: FatMy Lords, the Question in this debate lists two different treatments for the same problem: the obesity epidemic. The first treatment is as old as the hills—simply to eat the right…31 Oct 2024HANSARDDiets: FatTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of diets with adequate fat content for reducing appetite, as an alternative to the use of drugs such…31 Oct 2024HANSARDHospices: FundingMy Lords, I, too, thank my noble friend Lord Farmer for initiating this important debate. For most of my professional life, I have been associated with hospices such as St…24 Oct 2024HANSARDHospices: FundingThere is an urgent need for more funding, as has been said many times, and a partnership between government, charities and local authorities is required.24 Oct 2024HANSARDFood and Drink Industry: Processed SugarMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there are far too many fake rumours going around that the obesity epidemic is inevitable and genetic, whereas the facts are that there is…14 Oct 2024HANSARDLeaseholders: Management CompaniesMy Lords, is the Minister aware just how difficult it is to get rid of an incompetent management company? Such companies hide behind the excuse that they cannot get permission…20 May 2024HANSARDStroke TreatmentMy Lords, as there are 40 million people at risk of stroke because they are obese or overweight, would it be a good idea for the Government to recommend, as I have done for some…27 Mar 2024HANSARDRoyal Navy: Climate Change TrainingI thank my noble friend for that Answer. Will any training include the scientific record of how the climate has changed substantially without either human interference or causing…14 Mar 2024HANSARDRoyal Navy: Climate Change TrainingTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce training for the Royal Navy on climate change.14 Mar 2024HANSARDChild ObesityMy Lords, will the Minister kindly explain why the Government do not adopt the technique of the Canadian Government? The children of Canada have been fed on whole milk for many…01 Feb 2024HANSARDDeaths: Younger Age CohortsMy Lords, the increased mortality is due to 40 million people who are obese, and it is up to each one of them, if they wish to avoid a premature death, to start eating less and…11 Jan 2024HANSARDMinister for Disabled PeopleMy Lords, so important is the title “Minister for Disabled People” that I managed to persuade Mrs Thatcher, when she was Prime Minister, to change the name to that from its…19 Dec 2023HANSARDCancer Research UK ReportMy Lords, does the Minister recognise that one of the causative factors of cancer is obesity? Some 40 million people in this country are obese, and according to the latest…05 Dec 2023HANSARDClimate and NatureMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the real medical crisis in this country is that we have 40 million people moving slowly to a premature death from a variety of very…22 Nov 2023