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HANSARDONS: UK Life ExpectancyMy Lords, the Science and Technology Committee, which I have the privilege to chair, will publish a report in January on ageing, science, technology and healthy living, which…17 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, we know that all viruses evolve and, while we do not yet know whether the genomic variant identified is more infectious, we do know that the transmission rate of the…15 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewI declare an interest, because I was privileged to work for over 35 years in a maternity unit, with brilliant midwives and doctors—I was a lead obstetrician—to which the events…14 Dec 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I speak strongly in support of Amendment 11, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton. The hour is late, and we spent a long time discussing the matter in…07 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronavirus VaccineMy Lords, as we embark on a mass vaccination programme, it is important that we follow up all those who are vaccinated, or at least a cohort of them, with whatever vaccines are…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and Medical EquipmentMy Lords, my question follows on well from the previous one. The development of highly effective vaccines against Covid-19 is a remarkable scientific advance. It is crucial that…25 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I sent in a request to speak after the Minister. I am grateful to her for her lengthy response, but in a way it just shows that there will be considerable areas of…19 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I speak very briefly to support this amendment. The noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, and the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, have covered the argument extremely…19 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 120 and, again, I am very grateful to my friend the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, for joining me on this amendment. I beg…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, in speaking to my Amendment 127, I also speak in support of the amendments referred to by the noble Baroness, Lady Wheeler, on consultation with the devolved…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, first, it was a privilege to put my name to the amendment moved by my noble friend Lady Cumberlege. It is a pleasure to follow her powerful speech, which made the case…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 108, I will also speak to Amendment 114. I am immensely grateful to my friend, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, for his support.…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, before I start, let me thank my noble friend Lady Cumberlege enormously for putting her name to Amendment 108. I apologise for not alluding to that earlier. The noble…17 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the Minister referred to several areas where the lateral flow test will be deployed. The early reports from Liverpool’s mass screening using the test suggests that it…12 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I wish to concur with some of the points made; I do not speak against anything said by the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay. We are in complete agreement and I do not…11 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I will need to speak only very briefly because the noble Lord, Lord Field of Birkenhead, and the noble Baronesses, Lady Meacher and Lady Walmsley, have covered the…11 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI merely wish to ask the Minister about the consolidation legislation, to which he referred. Am I to understand that the Minister is saying that the Secretary of State will…11 Nov 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak to government Amendment 131, merely to ask a question. The amendment will require reporting, which is positive and is to be welcomed. However, it…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: VaccineMy Lords, the announcement of the effectiveness of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine being not only the first vaccine against Covid-19 but the world’s first vaccine against infection…11 Nov 2020