"It is an important point, as the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, raised. As I said, the national cancer plan will give that opportunity to address challenges and needs such as those the noble Lord raised. We are also establishing a brain tumour research consortium through the NIHR, which will bring …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"We certainly want to see services properly available across the country and people not being disadvantaged because of where they live or what the services are. Again, from what I know of it—we will soon see it—the national cancer plan will improve every aspect of cancer care, including outcomes for …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"We certainly do need to cut more red tape on cancer treatments. For example, we recently accelerated patient access to ultrasound cancer treatment through our innovative devices access pathway pilot. That is just one way in which we will have the potential to help companies, which is crucial to bring …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"I have never doubted that about the right reverend Prelate, but I am sure that the whole of your Lordships’ House is very pleased that he is with us. It is absolutely right and proper to pay tribute to all those in the whole system who provide care, treatment, diagnosis, …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"My Lords, with the leave of the House, I will speak also to Amendments 2 to 21, including Amendments 19A and 19D. It is a pleasure to return this Bill to this House; I very much appreciate the support and engagement of noble Lords throughout its passage.
"My Lords, I thank noble Lords for the thank yous and the appreciation for the whole team, which, as noble Lords have said, is extensive. I also appreciate the welcome for the number of improvements that we have made to the Bill by being able to work together. I am …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"That the House do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 18 and 19 but do propose Amendments 19B and 19C in lieu—..." Baroness Merron - View Speech