For me, it is about not just somebody speaking for others but getting those voices heard. I hope that the noble Lord and all noble Lords have heard my acknowledgement of the importance of that. Those with lived experience need to be properly heard and their voice amplified. I have...

For me, it is about not just somebody speaking for others but getting those voices heard. I hope that the noble Lord and all noble Lords have heard my acknowledgement of the importance of that. Those with lived experience need to be properly heard and their voice amplified. I have...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions on this fiercely and keenly debated proposal. Amendment 47, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, leads me to say that we continue to be of the strong view that the functions of the proposed commissioner, as set...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions on this fiercely and keenly debated proposal. Amendment 47, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, leads me to say that we continue to be of the strong view that the functions of the proposed commissioner, as set...

I cannot draw a comparison with a commissioner but I will be very pleased to answer the noble Lord definitively in writing.

Secondly, as announced by the Secretary of State, we are abolishing NHS England as part of the radical reforms we are making to the national health system to rid...

I cannot draw a comparison with a commissioner but I will be very pleased to answer the noble Lord definitively in writing.

Secondly, as announced by the Secretary of State, we are abolishing NHS England as part of the radical reforms we are making to the national health system to rid...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions on this important and somewhat wide-ranging group of amendments.

I turn first to Amendment 48, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler. We very much recognise that there are inequalities in the use of the Act between different demographic groups, and...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions on this important and somewhat wide-ranging group of amendments.

I turn first to Amendment 48, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler. We very much recognise that there are inequalities in the use of the Act between different demographic groups, and...

My Lords, I am grateful for all the contributions and considerations this evening, to which I have listened closely.

I first turn to Amendment 50 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler. Workforce is absolutely a critical factor in enabling these reforms and we have committed to recruiting 8,500...

My Lords, I am grateful for all the contributions and considerations this evening, to which I have listened closely.

I first turn to Amendment 50 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler. Workforce is absolutely a critical factor in enabling these reforms and we have committed to recruiting 8,500...

I thank the noble Lord for that correction from a sedentary position. Perhaps I could provide some more clarity, which the noble Earl, Lord Howe, also asked for.

The proportion of spend is almost exactly the same as it was last year, with a difference of just 0.07%. We understand concerns...

I thank the noble Lord for that correction from a sedentary position. Perhaps I could provide some more clarity, which the noble Earl, Lord Howe, also asked for.

The proportion of spend is almost exactly the same as it was last year, with a difference of just 0.07%. We understand concerns...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions on Amendment 63A in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett. I am grateful for the appreciation of the noble Lord, Lord Kamall —and the appreciation shown throughout Report—for the whole team. Similarly, I reciprocate thanks to all noble...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions on Amendment 63A in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett. I am grateful for the appreciation of the noble Lord, Lord Kamall —and the appreciation shown throughout Report—for the whole team. Similarly, I reciprocate thanks to all noble...

Moved by

Baroness Merron

64: Clause 52, page 64, line 23, at end insert—

“(3A) A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved...

Moved by

Baroness Merron

64: Clause 52, page 64, line 23, at end insert—

“(3A) A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved...

Moved by

Baroness Merron

66: Clause 53, page 65, line 1, at end insert—

“(4A) A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved...

Moved by

Baroness Merron

66: Clause 53, page 65, line 1, at end insert—

“(4A) A statutory instrument containing (alone or with other provision) regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved...

Lords report stage second day. Amendment 47 disagreed to on division (49 to 129). Amendment 56 disagreed to on division (51 to 106). Amendment 59 disagreed to on division (19 to 112). Amendments 64 to 67 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 93).

Lords report stage second day. Amendment 47 disagreed to on division (49 to 129). Amendment 56 disagreed to on division (51 to 106). Amendment 59 disagreed to on division (19 to 112). Amendments 64 to 67 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 93).