Covid-19: Poverty Debate
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Lord McFall of Alcluith
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Covid-19: Poverty
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Lord Bethell (Con)
The noble Lord speaks movingly about this important issue and social mobility is itself a massive issue for the country. It does not fall directly within the remit of the Department of Health, but the NHS itself can be an enlightened employer in this respect. Many families have seen great advances in their personal development there, and I hope that it has a spirit of meritocracy and opportunity. I would be glad to write to the noble Lord to share with him the kinds of initiatives designed to increase social mobility that there are within the NHS.
The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith)
My Lords, all supplementary questions have been asked.