I thank the noble Viscount for presenting his opposition to the clause in such a constructive way, although obviously we regard this provision as important. I am afraid that I am obliged to reiterate the role of the head of assessment in the way I did when responding to the...

I thank the noble Viscount for presenting his opposition to the clause in such a constructive way, although obviously we regard this provision as important. I am afraid that I am obliged to reiterate the role of the head of assessment in the way I did when responding to the...

I am grateful to the Minister for that explanation. I knew it would not be that easy, but never mind. There is a modicum of agreement here. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

I am grateful to the Minister for that explanation. I knew it would not be that easy, but never mind. There is a modicum of agreement here. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

moved Amendments Nos. 228 to 230: 228: Clause 48, page 24, line 4, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 229: Clause 48, page 24, line 11, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 229A: Clause 48, page 24, line 13, leave out subsection (11) 230: Clause 48, page 24,...

moved Amendments Nos. 228 to 230: 228: Clause 48, page 24, line 4, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 229: Clause 48, page 24, line 11, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 229A: Clause 48, page 24, line 13, leave out subsection (11) 230: Clause 48, page 24,...

I thank the noble Lord and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 38 agreed to. Clause 39 agreed to. Clause 40 [Information relating to NHS registration]:

I thank the noble Lord and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 38 agreed to. Clause 39 agreed to. Clause 40 [Information relating to NHS registration]:

The Committee will be pleased to hear that I agree with every sentiment expressed by the noble Baroness about the objective of keeping assessment separate from the production of statistics. That is our intent, too, and I emphasise that we do not think the amendments are necessary to achieve our...

The Committee will be pleased to hear that I agree with every sentiment expressed by the noble Baroness about the objective of keeping assessment separate from the production of statistics. That is our intent, too, and I emphasise that we do not think the amendments are necessary to achieve our...

moved Amendment No. 200: 200: Clause 44, page 19, line 33, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendments Nos. 201 and 202 not moved.]

moved Amendment No. 200: 200: Clause 44, page 19, line 33, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendments Nos. 201 and 202 not moved.]

moved Amendment No. 203: 203: Clause 44, page 20, line 21, at end insert— ““(c) governing further disclosure by the Board of information in circumstances where the disclosure would otherwise be permitted by a rule of law, this Act or an Act passed before this Act.”” The noble Earl said:...

moved Amendment No. 203: 203: Clause 44, page 20, line 21, at end insert— ““(c) governing further disclosure by the Board of information in circumstances where the disclosure would otherwise be permitted by a rule of law, this Act or an Act passed before this Act.”” The noble Earl said:...

These amendments deal with the powers to make supplementary and consequential provision in the regulations to permit data sharing. The clauses set out two examples of possible types of supplementary and consequential revision, in particular to restrict or permit disclosure of the information disclosed under these regulations. Such provision could...

These amendments deal with the powers to make supplementary and consequential provision in the regulations to permit data sharing. The clauses set out two examples of possible types of supplementary and consequential revision, in particular to restrict or permit disclosure of the information disclosed under these regulations. Such provision could...

I am grateful for the Minister’s response and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

I am grateful for the Minister’s response and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

moved Amendments Nos. 204 to 206: 204: Clause 44, page 20, line 22, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 205: Clause 44, page 20, line 28, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 206: Clause 44, page 20, line 29, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” On Question,...

moved Amendments Nos. 204 to 206: 204: Clause 44, page 20, line 22, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 205: Clause 44, page 20, line 28, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 206: Clause 44, page 20, line 29, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” On Question,...

moved Amendment No. 207: 207: Clause 44, page 20, line 31, at end insert ““statistical”” The noble Earl said: I shall speak also to Amendments Nos. 214, 218 and 223. The purpose of the amendments is straightforward; namely, to confine the disclosure and information-sharing provisions in Clauses 44 to 47...

moved Amendment No. 207: 207: Clause 44, page 20, line 31, at end insert ““statistical”” The noble Earl said: I shall speak also to Amendments Nos. 214, 218 and 223. The purpose of the amendments is straightforward; namely, to confine the disclosure and information-sharing provisions in Clauses 44 to 47...

I want to reassure the noble Earl and all Members of the Committee that while we cannot accept the amendment, we agree with the spirit behind it. I do not have a good record in the Chamber of conveying my enthusiasm for the spirit and intention behind amendments. The Government...

I want to reassure the noble Earl and all Members of the Committee that while we cannot accept the amendment, we agree with the spirit behind it. I do not have a good record in the Chamber of conveying my enthusiasm for the spirit and intention behind amendments. The Government...

moved Amendments Nos. 208 to 210: 208: Clause 44, page 20, line 36, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 209: Clause 44, page 20, line 38, leave out subsection (11) 210: Clause 44, page 21, line 1, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” On Question, amendments agreed to....

moved Amendments Nos. 208 to 210: 208: Clause 44, page 20, line 36, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 209: Clause 44, page 20, line 38, leave out subsection (11) 210: Clause 44, page 21, line 1, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” On Question, amendments agreed to....

moved Amendments Nos. 219 to 222: 219: Clause 47, page 22, line 35, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 220: Clause 47, page 23, line 1, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 221: Clause 47, page 23, line 3, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 222: Clause...

moved Amendments Nos. 219 to 222: 219: Clause 47, page 22, line 35, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 220: Clause 47, page 23, line 1, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 221: Clause 47, page 23, line 3, leave out ““Treasury”” and insert ““Cabinet Office”” 222: Clause...

At the end of his response the Minister cited the need to comply with the Human Rights Act and the Data Protection Act. Whenever I hear Ministers say that, I can hear the sound of a barrel being scraped. These arguments are wheeled out when all others fail. The point...

At the end of his response the Minister cited the need to comply with the Human Rights Act and the Data Protection Act. Whenever I hear Ministers say that, I can hear the sound of a barrel being scraped. These arguments are wheeled out when all others fail. The point...

The amendments would prevent the Secretary of State for Health, other public authorities or Welsh Ministers from disclosing a patient’s name to the board. As the Office for National Statistics does currently, the board will need access to identifiable information, including, on occasion, names, if it is to continue to...

The amendments would prevent the Secretary of State for Health, other public authorities or Welsh Ministers from disclosing a patient’s name to the board. As the Office for National Statistics does currently, the board will need access to identifiable information, including, on occasion, names, if it is to continue to...

I confess to some initial disappointment at that response, but I am prepared to take the trouble to read carefully what the Minister has said in Hansard. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 194 not moved.]

I confess to some initial disappointment at that response, but I am prepared to take the trouble to read carefully what the Minister has said in Hansard. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 194 not moved.]

I am grateful for the Minister’s response. I am not sure that it entirely satisfies me. Nevertheless, I will read carefully what he said in Hansard and reflect on the matter. In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

I am grateful for the Minister’s response. I am not sure that it entirely satisfies me. Nevertheless, I will read carefully what he said in Hansard and reflect on the matter. In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

moved Amendment No. 193: 193: Clause 40, page 18, line 15, after first ““the”” insert ““name,”” The noble Baroness said: Amendment No. 193 would amend Clause 40(4) by providing that NHS information disclosed to the board should not include a patient’s name. Amendment No. 197 would make a similar amendment...

moved Amendment No. 193: 193: Clause 40, page 18, line 15, after first ““the”” insert ““name,”” The noble Baroness said: Amendment No. 193 would amend Clause 40(4) by providing that NHS information disclosed to the board should not include a patient’s name. Amendment No. 197 would make a similar amendment...

Before I decide what to do with my amendments, I ask the Minister to explain why Clause 42(4) states: "““Information disclosed under subsection (1)””—" that is, information obtained from HMRC— "““may not be disclosed by the Board to any person except with the consent of the Commissioners””." If I follow...

Before I decide what to do with my amendments, I ask the Minister to explain why Clause 42(4) states: "““Information disclosed under subsection (1)””—" that is, information obtained from HMRC— "““may not be disclosed by the Board to any person except with the consent of the Commissioners””." If I follow...