Israel and Palestine: Humanitarian Aid

Debate between Lord Grocott and Baroness Northover

Thursday 24th July 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Northover]

As I said, we are seeking an immediate ceasefire with no preconditions on either side, which is something that the noble Baroness, Lady Amos, emphasised. It is extremely important that the underlying problems in this area are also addressed. As the noble Lord will know, we press the issue of those restrictions all the time, as we do settlements and all the other relevant areas, as well as what Hamas is doing.

[Lord Grocott (Lab)]

My Lords—

NHS: Joint Replacement Procedures

Debate between Lord Grocott and Baroness Northover

Tuesday 5th April 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Grocott]

Given that yesterday the Health Secretary described the gap between the Committee stage and the Report stage of the health Bill as a natural break for the Government to go away and think again for a couple of months, can I urge the Government to consider following his example by having a natural break between Committee stage and Report stage of the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill?

[Baroness Northover]

That is somewhat wide of the scope of this Question. In relation to the natural break in the health service Bill, it does not seem to be reaching my responsibility any later than I thought it would.