Monday 12th October 2015

(9 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Stowell of Beeston Portrait The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Stowell of Beeston) (Con)
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My Lords, we have not heard from the Cross Benches on this Question yet.

Baroness Finlay of Llandaff Portrait Baroness Finlay of Llandaff
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Do the Government recognise that there is another group of children who must be considered—those who have illnesses limiting their mobility for a variety of reasons, some acquired and some congenital? The role of physiotherapy in paediatric departments is essential to ensuring that they can grow and develop and become as independent as possible. I declare my interest as president of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Lord Prior of Brampton Portrait Lord Prior of Brampton
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The noble Baroness makes a powerful and strong point. All I can do is agree with her 100%.