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HANSARDWell-beingMy Lords, I join others in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler of Enfield, on introducing this important debate. I will comment briefly on three aspects: the developing…12 Mar 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I join noble Lords in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick, on her excellent speech, which stressed the importance of seeking unity and…07 Jan 2020HANSARDCouncil of Europe: House of Lords Members’ ContributionMy Lords, I join others in thanking my noble friend Lord Balfe for introducing this debate. I will touch briefly on three points: the type of pattern which is evident when we look…24 Jul 2019HANSARDChildren’s Health: Vehicle EmissionsMy Lords, all of us will be very grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, for introducing this important debate. In my remarks today I will briefly look at three aspects:…11 Jun 2019HANSARDSafety of Medicines and Medical DevicesMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff; and, while listening to her guidance today, also to recall her enormous contribution to…28 Feb 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 34. Reflecting concerns about the wide scope of regulations, it seeks for them to be subject to affirmative rather than negative procedures.…21 Feb 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, in this group, I support Amendments 18 and 19, which were addressed by the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes of Cumnock. As with a number of earlier amendments, here there are…19 Feb 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 15, which proposes a new clause and has been moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Wheeler, on behalf of her noble friend Lady Thornton. As I indicated…19 Feb 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 9 in this group, which, as the noble Baroness, Lady Wheeler, has indicated, differs from Amendment 6 in only one respect: through its reference…19 Feb 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, within this grouping I support Amendment 10, spoken to just now by the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton. As indicated, its objective is for current arrangements to be…19 Feb 2019HANSARDEU WithdrawalMy Lords, over past months we have learned all sorts of names as choices for European Union withdrawal. These include the Canada formula, the Norway arrangement, an adaptation of…13 Feb 2019HANSARDMotor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Order 2019My Lords, can my noble friend comment on a few points? First, the European Union general safety regulations are expected shortly, before the end of March. Can she reassure noble…12 Feb 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I join others in congratulating my noble friend the Minister on her very useful introduction of this debate and on an excellent maiden speech. I welcome the Bill but I…05 Feb 2019HANSARDEducation: Treating Students Fairly (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I join others in welcoming the timely introduction of this debate, and I congratulate my noble friend Lord Forsyth of Drumlean. I will briefly address a few…16 Jan 2019