Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Mar 2022
Health and Care Bill
"My Lords, I have to say that that is the best statement that I have heard in support of sport, health and well-being from the Front Bench for many a decade from all parties. It is exceptionally welcome to hear from the Minister early in his response the importance of …..."Lord Moynihan - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 2nd August 2021
Asked by:
Lord Moynihan (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they expect to complete the interview process for the post to lead the Office for Health Promotion.
Answered by Lord Bethell
We expect to complete recruitment for senior posts in the Office for Health Promotion by this autumn.
Written Question
Monday 2nd August 2021
Asked by:
Lord Moynihan (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure the cross-departmental coordination necessary for the functioning of the Office for Health Promotion; and whether this will involve regular ministerial meetings with all interested departments.
Answered by Lord Bethell
Alongside the creation of the Office for Health Promotion, we will establish a new ministerial board on prevention to co-ordinate cross-Government action to improve accountability on the wider determinants of health.
Written Question
Thursday 29th July 2021
Asked by:
Lord Moynihan (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Office for Health Promotion will be their lead organisation for the promotion of physical activity.
Answered by Lord Bethell
The Office for Health Promotion (OHP) will work with teams across the Department, the health system and wider partners to support action on physical activity. We will present more detail on our plans and ambitions for the OHP in due course.
Written Question
Thursday 29th July 2021
Asked by:
Lord Moynihan (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they expect to appoint external advisors to the Office for Health Promotion.
Answered by Lord Bethell
We expect that the Office for Health Promotion (OHP) will draw on external expertise and advice from a range of sources. We will present more detail on our plans, ambitions and governance arrangements for the OHP in due course.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 22 Jul 2021
Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021
"My Lords, this September sees the launch of the Government’s new office for health promotion to drive the improvement of the health of the nation. Its function is to lead national efforts to level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity. …..."Lord Moynihan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 16 Jul 2021
Organ Tourism and Cadavers on Display Bill [HL]
"My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, on the Bill, which is rightly commanding significant support in the House. The reason I take an interest in this issue, like the noble Lord, Lord Ribeiro, is the long-term support I have for the outstanding work undertaken by the Royal …..."Lord Moynihan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 13 Jul 2021
Folic Acid
"My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, on his campaign, which I strongly endorse. Further to the question from the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, will my noble friend at least set out the draft timetable for the implementation of this measure before the House goes …..."Lord Moynihan - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Mon 12 Jul 2021
Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
"My Lords, following on from the speech of the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, and particularly referring to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, I shall cover a number of additional points that the committee raised and seek the Minister’s advice on them.
These are welcome regulations providing rigorous quality approval processes …..."Lord Moynihan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 06 Jul 2021
Covid-19 Update
"My Lords, I congratulate the Government on the progress made on a well-financed vaccination programme that continues to win the war against the worst effects of the virus. Will my noble friend the Minister and his colleagues now ensure that as much effort and commitment will be put into a …..."Lord Moynihan - View Speech
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