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HANSARDHospital Waiting ListsMy Lords, the Government’s £1 billion elective recovery fund is most welcome. Will the Minister support this sum being made available every year until we see light at the end of…29 Jun 2021HANSARDWellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]My Lords, I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for his inspiring opening speech. One of the most important requirements for future well-being in the secular world is good…25 Jun 2021HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Farmer for initiating this debate. Only yesterday I read a rather distressing case of a father who feels that the service has treated him…24 Jun 2021HANSARDGreat British Railway PlansMy Lords, what proportion of the existing railway will be used in the building of this east-west extension? What is the latest estimate of the overall cost?22 Jun 2021HANSARDFishing IndustryMy Lords, so far the trade deal with Norway, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands is concerned, can the Minister tell us the details of the fishing arrangements and how…16 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, first, I congratulate both maiden speakers and wish the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Portsmouth every blessing in his retirement. I will focus on some aspects of…12 May 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, as fluoride has been added to drinking water to reduce dental caries, surely the Minister agrees that preventing spina bifida is more important, as a former colleague of…26 Apr 2021HANSARDE-ScootersMy Lords, it is not surprising that there have been so many serious injuries, because the combined weight of a miscreant and their scooter is over 100 kilos. They often break the…22 Apr 2021HANSARDNational Marriage WeekMy Lords, as marriage is so important in helping to ensure stability and security for families, especially for children, will the Government ensure that the best tax arrangements…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: UpdateMy Lords, in addition to the great success of the vaccination campaign, at last it is now accepted that the high mortality from Covid in the UK, and in many other countries, is…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative ColitisMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, even for very experienced clinicians, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can be very difficult indeed—as my experience over the…15 Apr 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, the human rights violations in Bahrain are worrying, but does the Minister agree that the demands to cancel the Formula 1 race to be held there are not likely to help?…25 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairMy Lords, can the Minister give the House any valid reasons why the committee wants the power of veto over such appointments?18 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThe Minister has continued to suggest that it will take a long time to implement Part 3. Why would that be the case if the Government used the BBFC as the regulator, as everything…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDrug-related Mental and Behavioural Disorder Hospital AdmissionsThe long-term use of cannabis and high-strength cannabis contribute a great deal to diseases of the mind and the brain. Have their effects been factored into social care and…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to the Minister for meeting the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, and me to discuss our amendment. However, while we were pleased to learn more about the…15 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I congratulate all the maiden speakers on their splendid speeches. At the start of the pandemic, the British economy was in very good shape, thanks to Conservative…12 Mar 2021HANSARDWorld Health Organization: PandemicsDoes the Minister agree that the WHO could support the management of future pandemics now by organising a worldwide vaccine passport? People are very keen to travel, and this…09 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 7, 8, 9, 78 and 90, which I support. Naming babies and the unborn in the Bill should lead parents to get the help that they need at a crucial…08 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthampton Town Football ClubMy Lords, I am very pleased to hear that the Government plan to try to deal with the situation, but it is not a petty party-political thing. The noble Lord, Lord Kennedy of…03 Mar 2021