Primary and Community Care: Improving Patient Outcomes

Debate between Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist and Lord Baker of Dorking
Thursday 8th September 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Baker of Dorking Portrait Lord Baker of Dorking (Con)
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Before the noble Baroness sits down, I thank her for a very interesting, well-informed speech. She identified the pressures placed upon GPs, which are not going to be relieved easily. Would she welcome what happens in a country such as France, where many—

Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist Portrait Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con)
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I am very sorry, but the noble Lord is not on the speakers’ list.

Lord Baker of Dorking Portrait Lord Baker of Dorking (Con)
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Can I not ask a question of a speaker?

Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist Portrait Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con)
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No, not in a time-limited debate with a provided speaking time.

Lord Baker of Dorking Portrait Lord Baker of Dorking (Con)
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What a pity, it was a very good question.