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HANSARDChildhood ObesityMy Lords, the National Food Strategy to tackle obesity, the new tobacco control plan and the health disparities White Paper were key to the Government’s aim to level-up health.…17 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth and Social Care Levy (Repeal) BillMy Lords, I have some technical questions about the implications of repealing this levy, but they prompt more significant questions about the sustainability of health and social…17 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, I share with this House, our country and many across the world the profound sadness at the death of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. In June this year, we gathered…10 Sept 2022HANSARDNursing: StaffingMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, for securing this timely debate. This issue is close to my heart. I draw noble Lords’ attention to my interests as set out in the…16 Jun 2022HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment: WasteMy Lords, I recognise the considerable pressure that the Government, the NHS and Ministers were put under, but can the Minister tell us what is being done so that we can learn…14 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what metrics will inform their annual Levelling Up report.19 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportI thank the Minister for his reply. Within the levelling-up White Paper and Bill, there is a lot of planning for housing and communities. Will Her Majesty’s Government commit to…19 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in the debate on the Motion for the humble Address. I declare my interests as outlined in the register. There is much in Her Majesty’s gracious…17 May 2022HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: Location of House of Lords ChamberMy Lords, can the Minister reassure both this House and the public that a full cost-benefit analysis is being undertaken to ensure the good and proper use of public funds?16 May 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 58A. I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, for introducing this new amendment. In Committee, I tabled an amendment looking…02 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I declare my interests in the register. I join in thanking the Government for having listened in Committee. I hope that this will make a difference not just to the lives…01 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, Amendment 140 in my name and those of the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, and the noble Lords, Lord Rosser and Lord Paddick, asks the Committee to consider again the…08 Feb 2022HANSARDNHS: Nurse RecruitmentMy Lords, over the last two years I have been encouraged by the way in which the NHS has creatively met the mental health needs of nurses and other healthcare workers, encouraging…27 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly on Amendments 170, 171 and 173. As a former Chief Nursing Officer, I recognise the challenge of ensuring the right number with the right skills of…24 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her update. I believe that NHS staff who have not received two doses of the vaccine face dismissal from 1 April onwards. It is estimated…20 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I rose on the first day of this Committee to speak to the membership of NHS boards. I rise today for a similar reason: I think it is very difficult to stipulate the…13 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I declare my background as a former government Chief Nursing Officer and non-executive director of a number of healthcare trusts. I was not going to speak, but I have…11 Jan 2022HANSARDBuilding SafetyMy Lords, like many others, I welcome this Statement, because clearly, it is a move in the right direction. I too pay tribute to those who have campaigned with tenacity to try to…11 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lords who have tabled the amendments in this group. I am very aware of the expertise that exists within this Chamber. As we have heard, mental…11 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the many noble Lords in this House who bring such expertise to our deliberations and compassion to our scrutiny of this Bill. I wish to focus…05 Jan 2022