"That last point will, of course, be drawn to the attention of the usual channels. I too would welcome a debate on this. Noble Lords might wish to note that when they have an opportunity to suggest or apply for debates.
"The noble Baroness makes a very good point, particularly as we are in what I regard as a whole new area of scientific and technological advancement, and we have the chance to harness it.
In general terms, I can say to the noble Baroness that where, for example, there are …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful for the warm welcome from both Front Benches for the national cancer plan. This is a moment when we transform our cancer care and we make it personalised—we wrap it around the person instead of expecting it to be the other way around. The 62-day …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"I am grateful for the noble Lord’s support for the cancer plan. I should have mentioned this. I will be honest: even as a Minister, I do not always pay full attention to the foreword, and I am sure that other former Ministers might share that, within a plan, but …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"I am sorry to hear about the member of the noble Baroness’s family.
To the point about treatment, by 2028, every cancer patient will have access to a personal cancer care plan via the NHS app. Tailoring treatment and support through the whole care journey is important, including before the …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"I will briefly look at the actual amendment. As I said in my response, the workability concerns are about the specification of a list of illnesses or diseases. I have already outlined why that would be unworkable—because it is often a combination of illnesses, as well as the complications of …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful for the contributions on eligibility and definition of terminal illness. Once again, I will keep detailed comments limited to amendments on which the Government have major legal, technical or operational workability concerns.
"My Lords, I am most grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate on assessing capacity in care homes. As noble Lords will be aware, my remarks will be limited to areas where the Government have assessed that there may be major technical or operational workability concerns.
"It would not be possible in any case to stop it in that way, because it would not invalidate legislation. I am just drawing the Committee’s attention to the fact that it would require further work. As the noble Lord will know, if a court finds that primary legislation is …..." Baroness Merron - View Speech
Lastly, all the amendments in this group address complex issues and, if they were passed, considerable further policy and drafting work would likely be required...." Baroness Merron - View Speech