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Thursday 5th June 2025 Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Addressing the shortage of Creon, a cancer medication, reported by the National Pharmacy Association View calendar - Add to calendar |
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2 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 110 Labour No votes vs 7 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 116 |
4 Jun 2025 - Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 118 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 130 |
4 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 114 Labour No votes vs 5 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 116 |
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick speeches from: Creon
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick contributed 2 speeches (153 words) Thursday 5th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick speeches from: Employment Rights Bill
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick contributed 1 speech (488 words) Committee stage Thursday 5th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick speeches from: Ofcom: Protection of Children Codes
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick contributed 2 speeches (146 words) Monday 2nd June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Coronavirus: Vaccination
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Friday 30th May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to publish the data set of the UK Health Security Agency underpinning the article “Effectiveness of autumn 2023 COVID-19 vaccination and residual protection of prior doses against hospitalisation in England, estimated using a test-negative case-control study” published in May 2024. Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) does not plan to publish the dataset for this article. This work is carried out under Regulation 3 of The Health Service (Control of Patient Information; Secretary of State for Health, 2002) using patient identification information without individual patient consent. This is part of the UKHSA’s legal requirement for public health surveillance and vaccine monitoring. The full regulation is available on the GOV.UK website. As such, authors cannot release the underlying dataset publicly for ethical and legal reasons. However, all the data used for this analysis is included as aggregated data in the manuscript tables and appendix. The full manuscript is available on the UKHSA Research Portal, on the UKHSA’s website. |
Influenza: Vaccination
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Friday 30th May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 14 May (HL7332), whether they plan to explore establishing contractual provisions for community pharmacies to support delivery of the childhood flu national immunisation programme. Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) NHS England has identified key opportunities to further improve uptake, which include strengthening the childhood vaccination offer by exploring the use of other providers to enhance convenience, including community pharmacies. This work is ongoing in collaboration with the Department, NHS England, and key stakeholders. |
Influenza: Vaccination
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Friday 30th May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 14 May (HL7332), what steps they are taking to increase the role of health visitors in delivering vaccinations. Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) To increase the role of health visitors in delivering vaccinations, we are piloting the delivery of childhood vaccinations during health visits from 2025/26. This aims to improve access for families who may face challenges attending general practice appointments, helping to increase uptake and reduce barriers to vaccinations. |
Incontinence: Health Services
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Monday 2nd June 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reporting by the i Paper on 14 December 2024 that 53 per cent of NHS trusts providing continence care cap the number of continence products which they provide to patients on a daily basis, rather than on the basis of need; and what steps they intend to take in response. Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Patients deserve the very best health and care, and by developing a 10-Year Health Plan, we will deliver the three shifts needed to get the health service and the nation’s health thriving once again. We are committed to ensuring that the National Health Service is managed in a way that prioritises patient care and which delivers the best possible outcomes. NHS England published Excellence in Continence Care, a copy of which is attached, on 23 July 2018, bringing together evidence-based resources and research for guidance for commissioners, providers, and health and social care staff. This guidance covers both urinary and bowel, also known as faecal, incontinence. The guidance states that “…pathways of care should be commissioned that ensure early assessment, effective management of incontinence, along with other bladder and bowel problems such as constipation and urinary tract infections and their impact on social, physical and mental well-being”. NHS England will consider the next steps for Excellence in Continence Care. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence has produced guidance on the management of faecal incontinence in adults, which healthcare professionals and commissioners are expected to take fully into account when delivering services for people with bowel incontinence. The guidance aims to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people with faecal incontinence. |
Incontinence: Health Services
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Monday 2nd June 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask His Majesty's Government what practical steps are being taken to help raise awareness of (1) patient dignity, and (2) patient choice, in continence care. Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Patients deserve the very best health and care, and by developing a 10-Year Health Plan, we will deliver the three shifts needed to get the health service and the nation’s health thriving once again. We are committed to ensuring that the National Health Service is managed in a way that prioritises patient care and which delivers the best possible outcomes. NHS England published Excellence in Continence Care, a copy of which is attached, on 23 July 2018, bringing together evidence-based resources and research for guidance for commissioners, providers, and health and social care staff. This guidance covers both urinary and bowel, also known as faecal, incontinence. The guidance states that “…pathways of care should be commissioned that ensure early assessment, effective management of incontinence, along with other bladder and bowel problems such as constipation and urinary tract infections and their impact on social, physical and mental well-being”. NHS England will consider the next steps for Excellence in Continence Care. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence has produced guidance on the management of faecal incontinence in adults, which healthcare professionals and commissioners are expected to take fully into account when delivering services for people with bowel incontinence. The guidance aims to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people with faecal incontinence. |
Incontinence: Health Services
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Monday 2nd June 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of prioritising patient dignity and choice in continence care as part of the 10 Year Health Plan. Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Patients deserve the very best health and care, and by developing a 10-Year Health Plan, we will deliver the three shifts needed to get the health service and the nation’s health thriving once again. We are committed to ensuring that the National Health Service is managed in a way that prioritises patient care and which delivers the best possible outcomes. NHS England published Excellence in Continence Care, a copy of which is attached, on 23 July 2018, bringing together evidence-based resources and research for guidance for commissioners, providers, and health and social care staff. This guidance covers both urinary and bowel, also known as faecal, incontinence. The guidance states that “…pathways of care should be commissioned that ensure early assessment, effective management of incontinence, along with other bladder and bowel problems such as constipation and urinary tract infections and their impact on social, physical and mental well-being”. NHS England will consider the next steps for Excellence in Continence Care. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence has produced guidance on the management of faecal incontinence in adults, which healthcare professionals and commissioners are expected to take fully into account when delivering services for people with bowel incontinence. The guidance aims to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people with faecal incontinence. |
Agriculture: Climate Change
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Friday 6th June 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask His Majesty's Government how they plan to integrate approaches to adapting to climate change in (1) the Land Use Framework, (2) the Environmental Improvement Plan, (3) the 25-year farming road map, and (4) the food strategy, in line with recommendations made by the Climate Change Committee in the report Progress in adapting to climate change: 2025 report to Parliament, published on 30 April. Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) We welcome the Climate Change Committee's latest report and are carefully considering its recommendations. The Government is required under the Climate Change Act to respond by 15 October that same year. The Government response, led by Defra will include input from 12 departments addressing the 57 sectoral recommendations in the report. |
Marine Protected Areas
Asked by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - Life peer) Friday 6th June 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recommendation from the Climate Change Committee in the report Progress in adapting to climate change: 2025 report to Parliament, published on 30 April, to restore coastal marine habitats by regulating bottom trawling and improving protection of marine protected areas. Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) We welcome the Climate Change Committee's latest report and are carefully considering its recommendations. The Government is required under the Climate Change Act to respond by 15 October that same year. The Government response, led by Defra will include input from 12 departments addressing the 57 sectoral recommendations in the report. |
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Oral Evidence - University of Cambridge, Dr Richard Corbett CBE, Former MEP, and University of Oslo Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework - Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Found: Lord Empey; Baroness Goudie; Lord Hain; Lord McInnes of Kilwinning; Baroness O’Loan; Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick |
Bill Documents |
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Jun. 04 2025
HL Bill 81-VII Seventh Marshalled list for Committee Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: BARONESS BROWNING BARONESS RITCHIE OF DOWNPATRICK BARONESS FINLAY OF LLANDAFF 185_ Clause 38, page |
May. 30 2025
HL Bill 81-VI Sixth Marshalled list for Committee Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: BARONESS BROWNING BARONESS RITCHIE OF DOWNPATRICK BARONESS FINLAY OF LLANDAFF 185_ Clause 38, page |
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Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 25th June 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 9th June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 9th June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 15th July 2025 3:45 p.m. Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 12th June 2025 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 9th June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 11th June 2025 noon Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 16th June 2025 3 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP - Party Leader at Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 23rd June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP - Party Leader at Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) At 11:45am: Oral evidence Matthew O'Toole MLA - SDLP Leader of the Opposition at Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP - Party Leader at Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) At 11:45am: Oral evidence Mr Matthew O'Toole MLA - SDLP's Leader of the Opposition at Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 17th June 2025 3:45 p.m. Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 23rd June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Fazeela Hafejee - Assistant Director of Adults with Disabilities at Bradford Council, and Representative at Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Nigel Minns - Chair of Health, Care & Additional Needs Policy Committee at Association of Directors of Children’s Services Professor Asif Zia - Chief Medical Officer at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, and Chair of Mental Health Medical Director Forum at NHS Confederation At 3:50pm: Oral evidence Tom Cahill - National Director of Learning Disability and Autism Programme at NHS England Dr Adrian James - Medical Director for Mental Health and Neurodiversity, at NHS England Dr Ken Courtenay - Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability at NHS England Claire Murdoch - National Mental Health Director at NHS England View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 23rd June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 8th July 2025 3:45 p.m. Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 25th June 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office at Cabinet Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 25th June 2025 10 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:15am: Oral evidence The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office at Cabinet Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 24th June 2025 3:45 p.m. Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 1st July 2025 3:45 p.m. Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |