Debates between Baroness Neville-Jones and Lord Patel during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Mon 11th Dec 2017
Data Protection Bill [HL]
Lords Chamber

Report stage (Hansard - continued): House of Lords

Data Protection Bill [HL]

Debate between Baroness Neville-Jones and Lord Patel
Report stage (Hansard - continued): House of Lords
Monday 11th December 2017

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Patel Portrait Lord Patel
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Before the Minister sits down, I thank him and his team immensely for taking on board the concerns that I and others expressed about the interventional medical research that the government amendments will now allow. It cannot be overstated: this will now allow important research, including clinical trials, to be undertaken that will advance medical research in the United Kingdom, making it an attractive place to do such research. I thank him immensely; I am most grateful.

Baroness Neville-Jones Portrait Baroness Neville-Jones
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My Lords, I am extraordinarily grateful to noble Lords who have spoken in support of my amendment, and for the comprehension that the Minister has shown for the work of the patient support groups. They will have greatly appreciated hearing how much the Government support what they do.

I very much hope that we can work on an amendment that will both meet the Government’s concerns and effectively cover the work of those organisations, which, as I think the Minister understands, work in difficult circumstances. They stand ready to participate with the Government in getting language that will both cover their concerns and ensure that we do not open the door to those for whom it is not intended. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.