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Debate between Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist and Lord Evans of Rainow
Monday 22nd April 2024

(6 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Evans of Rainow Portrait Lord Evans of Rainow (Con)
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Student drop-out is not unique to the medical sector. My noble friend is absolutely right: it is very important that, before students decide to take on a lengthy medical course, they decide whether it is right for them.

Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist Portrait Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con)
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My Lords, despite the myriad problems faced by the Betsi Cadwaladr health department in north-west Wales, perhaps my noble friend would join me in congratulating Bangor University on opening a new medical school. The first cohort of students will start in September this year.

Lord Evans of Rainow Portrait Lord Evans of Rainow (Con)
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My noble friend is an advocate for everything Wales. Of course, I will do exactly that: congratulations all round.