Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 23 Jul 2014 Health: Stroke
"My Lords, this week, in advance of today’s debate, I looked at my copy of the second edition of the manual, first published in 2000, that is simply called Stroke. It was written by a team headed by Anthony Rudd, now the distinguished Professor Rudd of St Thomas’ Hospital. …..." Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank - View Speech
"My Lords, this debate is the latest in a series of short debates in which the House has explored the causes and consequences of stroke. Of today’s list, three—the noble Baroness, Lady Rendell, the noble Lord, Lord Clinton-Davis, and I—spoke at the first of them on 23 May 2006, arising …..." Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the noble Lord’s success in the ballot and listened to his speech with great interest. However, I am disappointed that there has been so little discussion of the future of the NHS in your Lordships' House since the White Paper was published in July, five months …..." Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment of stroke victims, in the light of the report of the Comptroller and Auditor-General, Progress in Improving Stroke Care...." Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank - View Speech
"My Lords, yesterday, I was one of 66 speakers in a debate that extended over eight hours. Today, we have much fewer speakers, but this debate may do more to the health and happiness of our citizens than yesterday’s event. On 28 May 2006, I introduced a debate on stroke …..." Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank - View Speech