"My Lords, can the Minister explain whether the Government have considered how many carers might be able to return to work if this provision were available to them, and whether secondary legislation could be used to introduce this simple measure?..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, some of the Government’s current plans to improve the situation—I recognise that that is what they are trying to do—will not necessarily benefit those who are on disability benefits. We must accept that people who cannot move easily in order to stay warm demand greater help with the …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"Could the noble Lord explain whether we would be able to contain vaccines in this country from the centre in the event of us needing mass inoculation again?..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, there is a Division in the Chamber. The Committee will adjourn and return as soon as agreed after Members present have voted...." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"There is a Division in the House. The Committee will adjourn and resume as soon as agreed after the Members present have voted...." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"There is a Division in the House. The Committee will adjourn and return as soon as agreed after Members present have voted...." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, Members are encouraged to leave some distance between themselves and others and to wear a face covering when not speaking. If there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. I declare my interests as a registered nurse and the work outlined in the register that refers to my use of that qualification.