"My Lords, at the general election, 73 fracture liaison services covered half the country. The incoming Government pledged to deliver national rollout to every part of England by 2030—in other words, doubling that number to more than 130— and we all cheered. But today, nearly midway through the Parliament, that …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what is the net number of new Fracture Liaison Services that have opened in England since July 2024...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Lexden on securing this debate and on his powerful speech. It is very good to see him in his place after a challenging few months.
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in delivering on their policy to ensure universal coverage of Fracture Liaison Services in England by 2030, including implementation plans, timelines and milestones for rollout...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise to the Minister for bringing her back yet again to this issue. However, it is now two years since the former Secretary of State said that a national fracture liaison service rollout would be one of the Government’s first actions in office. Two years on, we …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interests as deputy chairman of the Telegraph Media Group and chairman of the News Media Association. The vast, unaccountable technology companies would have us believe that any attempt at regulation in this area would stifle their growth and damage the economy. That is nonsense, of …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the emphasis in the gracious Speech on renewing public services, modernising the NHS and supporting long-term economic security. They are the right ambitions, but they will matter to patients only if they translate into practical reforms that prevent ill health, reduce pressure on hospitals and help …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, noble Lords will be aware that on Friday, Netflix, doubtless terrified of the prospect of this Oral Question and the ferocious scrutiny of your Lordships’ House, withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in favour of Paramount Skydance. Will the Minister join me in welcoming the news, which …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of recent developments in the UK’s streaming and cinema sector, in particular the impact of the bid by Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as deputy chairman of the Telegraph Media Group...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech