"My Lords, I said I would come back. For the information of the Committee, I have had confirmation that Chris Whitty did not speak to the chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum before giving evidence. He may have bypassed her—so be it.
"My Lords, I declare my recent observer role with the Medical Schools Council, and as a pro-chancellor at Cardiff University, which, of course, has a medical school. The Bill aims to address a problem that has been brewing for years—but some medical graduates will unintentionally suffer, and we must consider …..." Baroness Finlay of Llandaff - View Speech
"My Lords, it was 19 years ago that I had the privilege of chairing the Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into allergy for this House. I remind the House that, even then, we were saying that half of those who died from an allergic reaction had not had any previous …..." Baroness Finlay of Llandaff - View Speech
"My Lords, I am not moving this amendment, but I feel I owe it to the House to explain why I took my name off it when it had been drafted. I was contacted by the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, who felt that it was premature: they …..." Baroness Finlay of Llandaff - View Speech