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Corporate Responsibility, Crowdfunding and Non-Banking Finance, Egypt, Indian Traditional Sciences, Longevity, Mindfulness, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Vegetarianism and Veganism, Yoga in Society, ZoroastrianDivision Voting information
Lord Stone of Blackheath voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 125
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Lord Stone of Blackheath has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
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Lord Stone of Blackheath has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Stone of Blackheath has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 3 Written Questions
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(View all Lord Stone of Blackheath's DHSC questions)The National Health Service does not intend to support a default plant-based approach to hospital food. The Government and the NHS understand the importance of patients receiving healthy, nutritious, and balanced food, including fruit, vegetables, and proteins. The NHS’ National Standards for Food and Drink encourage the use of healthier, more sustainable menus that include an increased consumption of fruit, vegetables, and fibre.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
In April 2024, NHS England launched a drive to recruit armed forces veterans into a range of National Health Service roles. The Step into Health pathway supports members of the armed forces community in connecting to NHS organisations to set up training opportunities, clinical and general work placements, insight days, and application support. More information about the programme is available on the NHS website, in an online only format.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
In order to repair the public finances and help raise the revenue required to increase funding for public services, the Government has taken the very difficult decision to increase employer National Insurance.
There are a wide range of factors that the Government needs to consider when introducing new tax reliefs, for example whether these support wider Government objectives, or add disproportionate complexity into the tax system. It is likely that a new relief would have to be paid for, at least in part, by increased taxes for other taxpayers or reducing expenditure on public services.
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)