Written Question
Thursday 19th November 2020
Asked by:
Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further the Written Answer by Lord Bethell on 15 October (HL7812), which organisation is responsible for the operation of the COVID-19 testing facility based at Gatwick airport; whether that facility is carrying out tests; and if so, on what date tests were first carried out at that site.
Answered by Lord Bethell
The service provider for the Regional Test Site at Gatwick airport is Sodexo. The site is currently open and operating. The site came online on 8 April 2020.
Written Question
Thursday 15th October 2020
Asked by:
Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what COVID-19 testing capabilities exist at Gatwick Airport; and how much any such testing capabilities have been used in each of the last eight weeks.
Answered by Lord Bethell
The Government does not publish data in the format requested.
Written Question
Thursday 6th August 2020
Asked by:
Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that (1) testing, and (2) treatment, for hepatitis C continues in prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answered by Lord Bethell
We recognise that the need to focus on COVID-19 response across prison establishments has had an adverse impact on the number of people in prisons tested and able to access treatment for hepatitis C.
NHS England and NHS Improvement are currently working proactively with Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service partners and other key stakeholders on a programme of restoration and recovery of key services. As Blood Borne Virus testing forms part of the Public Health Section 7a agreement with Public Health England, this work is being prioritised.
It is anticipated a full resumption of the hepatitis C elimination programme will take place from October 2020.
Written Question
Tuesday 4th August 2020
Asked by:
Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the increased provision of low dead space needles in needle and syringe exchanges in England.
Answered by Lord Bethell
Local authorities are responsible for assessing local needs and commissioning drug prevention, treatment and harm reduction services to meet these needs. This includes providing needle and syringe programmes in their areas.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that local areas commission services which offer and encourage the use of low dead-space needles and syringes. The guidance on Needle and syringe programmes is attached.
Public Health England supports local authorities in their work of needs assessment and commissioning services by providing advice, guidance and data.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 24 Jul 2020
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020
"My Lords, others have talked about the chaotic decision-making by government that has made delays inevitable in bringing this legislation to the House—or maybe the Government think they are being clever in trying to marginalise Parliament. Whatever the cause, it has led to contradictory government messaging, confused the public and …..."Baroness Randerson - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 19 May 2020
Covid-19: Response
"I have listened carefully to this debate, and the Minister seems to say in every answer how well the Government have done throughout this whole pandemic. If that is the case, how have we come to the point where well over 35,000 people have died? I invite the Minister to …..."Baroness Randerson - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 18 May 2020
Draft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) (England) Regulations 2020
"My Lords, I declare an interest as chancellor of Cardiff University, which includes Cardiff medical school. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, and many others for all the work they have done on this important issue. I strongly welcome this debate and the fact that England is now following …..."Baroness Randerson - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 05 Dec 2018
Diesel Emissions
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to raise awareness among the general public of the health impacts of emissions from diesel vehicles...."Baroness Randerson - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 05 Dec 2018
Diesel Emissions
"My Lords, despite the work that the Minister has outlined, many people are still not aware of this problem. We are condemning young children to a lifetime of ill health because of this invisible threat, and they are particularly vulnerable to the effect of emissions during the school run. Will …..."Baroness Randerson - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 23 Nov 2018
Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill
"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, for bringing this Bill forward, and for his excellent speech. We have heard moving contributions from across the House this morning. I want to thank the Government for their indication of support for the Bill. I also thank …..."Baroness Randerson - View Speech
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