Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 09 Nov 2026 Health Bill
"My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in the debate on this group of amendments and for their insightful contributions. I am particularly grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, for his very helpful comments. As I mentioned in my opening speech, these amendments …..." Earl Howe - View Speech
"My Lords, this has been an illuminating discussion that has elicited some valuable contributions from across the Committee. I do not intend to add much to what other noble Lords have already argued so well, but I will underline how much I agree with my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe on …..." Earl Howe - View Speech
"My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, and other noble Lords who have tabled these amendments. They all raise important questions about the balance of powers and accountability within our health service. I listened carefully to the remarks of my noble friend Lady Coffey and …..." Earl Howe - View Speech
"My Lords, in moving Amendment 32 in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Kamall, I will also speak to Amendments 37, 38 and 86.
These amendments, like those in the preceding group, concern the relationship between the Secretary of State and integrated care boards and, in particular, …..." Earl Howe - View Speech
"My Lords, the Committee will undoubtedly be grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, and the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, for bringing forward these important amendments and for highlighting the vital contribution that unpaid carers make to our health and care system.
"My Lords, in moving Amendment 22, in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Kamall, I will speak also to Amendments 24 and 68. I am also grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Pidgeon, for tabling Amendments 23 and 67.
"My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister for her response and, indeed, to all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate. This has been a valuable opportunity to explore how we can give patients greater choice while making better use of the resources and expertise available across …..." Earl Howe - View Speech
"My Lords, in moving Amendment 4, I express my appreciation to the noble Lord, Lord Kakkar, for adding his name to it.
I well recognise that Members of the Committee may be taken aback by the monumental size of this amendment, but its size is, to a very real extent, …..." Earl Howe - View Speech