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HANSARDNHS: BacklogsMy Lords, the Minister will no doubt be aware that for a long time it has been the practice of the NHS to rob Peter to pay Paul by appropriating capital budget to supplement…09 Nov 2022HANSARDCoronavirus: New CasesMy Lords, I just want to be clear about something. One mistake we made before was not paying attention earlier to predictive modelling from the NHS. Are we sitting on any…11 Jul 2022HANSARDStandards of Behaviour and Honesty in Political LifeThat this House takes note of the impact on the democratic process of any reduction in the standards of behaviour and honesty in political life.23 Jun 2022HANSARDStandards of Behaviour and Honesty in Political LifeMy Lords, briefly, I thank your Lordships very much for this debate and the fantastic quality of all the speeches. I do not see how I can pick out any particular ones to praise,…23 Jun 2022HANSARDStandards of Behaviour and Honesty in Political LifeMy Lords, first, I thank the Cross-Bench Peers who voted for this Motion. I am very much indebted to them for doing so. I begin by looking back to the early phase of the pandemic.…23 Jun 2022HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillMy Lords, I just repeat a remark I made in Grand Committee in response to the noble Baroness’s speech: I think that she is expressing best practice, certainly as I understand it,…14 Dec 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI too will speak to support the amendment advanced by the noble Lord, Lord Browne, who has explained it very clearly. It is worth getting back to basics on it—if I may use that…14 Dec 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillMy Lords, I will speak only briefly, primarily about the amendments from the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes. They all reflect best practice in corporate behaviour and should be taken…17 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, the NHS hospital system is the carer of last resort. When the community’s needs are not being met as they ought to be by social care or primary healthcare, they go into…27 Oct 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechI very much appreciate the opportunity to address your Lordships for the first time in this debate and follow the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock. I am very grateful for the…17 May 2021