Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 03 Nov 2026 Health Bill
"My Lords, I understand and support the aims and sentiment behind this group of amendments—particularly Amendment 29 and 258. Any form of discrimination or racism is abhorrent. How one identifies oneself should not be a problem. Antisemitism is not acceptable.
"My Lords, I support the amendments in the group, particularly Amendments 22 and 24, in the names of my noble friends Lord Kamall and Lord Howe. I say to the Minister that patient choice needs to be significantly strengthened, particularly in three important areas.
"My Lords, I support the thrust of the amendments in this group, particularly Amendment 28 in the name of my noble friend Lady Shawcross-Wolfson. She has put her case forcefully and clearly, so I will not detain the Committee for long.
"My Lords, I thank the Minister very much. I am absolutely delighted that the Government have listened with regards to Healthwatch and HSSIB, which are two very important legs of the NHS in terms of independence, patient safety and patient voice. I welcome that and thank the Minister; I know …..." Baroness Manzoor - View Speech
"Noble Lords will know that I am passionate about improving the health of all. The National Health Service is the National Health Service, not the ill service. So many disadvantaged, marginalised groups are not receiving the care or the health that they need. I will not go back into the …..." Baroness Manzoor - View Speech
"My Lords, integration is harder than colocation. For instance, housing and social isolation are key detriments to health, yet they sit outside the NHS. Therefore, a social worker sitting next to a GP may be helpful, but the reality is that this social worker will not get extra money, extra …..." Baroness Manzoor - View Speech
"My Lords, the Prime Minister stated his support for the tourist tax, but the impact assessment of it has not really been made and some parts of the country will do better than others. Can the Minister say what assessment the Government have made, despite the fact that it is …..." Baroness Manzoor - View Speech
"My Lords, what action are the Government taking to tackle interoperability within government departments? What are they doing to ensure that there is AI investment in the regions? We need actions, please...." Baroness Manzoor - View Speech
"My Lords, I align myself with the comments that have been made by the noble Lord, Lord Kamall, and the noble Baroness, Lady Pidgeon. This a totally devastating outcome. I pay tribute to the families that have been affected in this way.