"My Lords, it is an honour to speak on this important day and to follow the remarks of the noble Baroness, Lady Harris of Richmond, who has already praised the many brilliant stories and speeches that we have heard today. I add my congratulations to the right reverend Prelate the …..." Baroness Rafferty - View Speech
"My Lords, I support this Bill, and I am delighted that the noble Lord, Lord Jopling, is still alive to speak so eloquently on the topic of prevention. I also thank my noble friend the Minister for navigating us so clearly through a path to prevention. This Bill presents an …..." Baroness Rafferty - View Speech
"My Lords, I refer to my interests in the register. I, too, welcome the quartet of maiden speeches, especially those from our Benches.
I welcome this Bill, one of whose aims is to repeal the pernicious Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023. These laws imposed disproportionate constraints on the ability …..." Baroness Rafferty - View Speech
"My Lords, can my noble friend the Minister kindly confirm that the role of the Chief Nursing Officer for England will migrate to DHSC?..." Baroness Rafferty - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the Opposition’s sudden interest in the fortunes of the British steel industry—a sector which was neglected over the past 15 years and has suffered enormously as a result. This Government launched a consultation on a steel strategy earlier this year. Could my noble friend update the …..." Baroness Rafferty - View Speech
"My Lords, I draw attention to my interests in academic nursing as professor of nursing policy at King’s College London.
My heartfelt thanks go to my noble friend Lady Smith, the Leader of the House, for her incredible support up to and during my introduction and her generosity throughout. The …..." Baroness Rafferty - View Speech