"My Lords, my Amendment 166 would provide a clear mechanism for implementation and accountability of the proposed health duty, while maintaining local flexibility. It would require strategic authorities to produce a health inequality strategy and report on progress every five years.
"My Lords, Amendment 140 would strengthen the link between economic growth and health improvement, complementing the Government’s intention for devolution to support inclusive growth in stronger communities while maintaining local flexibility.
Devolution should give local leaders the tools to make a tangible difference to the lives of their citizens. However, …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I am very grateful to my noble friend the Minister for her response, because she clearly understands the issues. I am super-grateful for all the contributions from noble Lords around the Room.
"Can I just make a brief statement? While it is right and proper that each and every amendment and clause is debated, I deeply regret how party-political the last two contributions have been. What we are all doing here is trying to do the best for this country and not …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I am pleased to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bichard. I agree with so much that he said—but I shall speak to Amendment 196, which would introduce a duty on local public service partners such as NHS bodies, the police and fire authorities to co-operate with strategic authorities …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I completely agree with the noble Lord, Lord Deben, on the society that we are seeking to have. We agree on so many things. We are on different Benches, but we agree on many things. However, the pre-eminent reason for this Bill is a terminal illness for six …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"I refer the noble Baroness and other noble Lords to Clause 12(2)(d) of the Bill, which says that the assessing doctor must
“discuss with the person their wishes in the event of complications arising in connection with the self-administration of an approved substance under section 25”...." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I am not a Whip, but I have been here all morning and I think that many of the issues have been debated at length. The questions asked by the noble Lord, Lord Gove, are very pertinent, but I suggest that it would be good to hear from …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech