"That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 4 December...." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"My Lords, these technical regulations will ensure that the Down Syndrome Act 2022 is up to date with current NHS structures. There are an estimated 47,000 people in the United Kingdom with Down syndrome. Despite existing legal duties, individuals with Down syndrome continue to face significant challenges in accessing the …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"I thank the noble Lord, Lord Kamall, for his very constructive comments. I completely agree that we have some difficulties with Bills moving across but we are absolutely committed to improving services for people across the country who have significant needs and we are pleased to update noble Lords on …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"That the Grand Committee do consider the Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025...." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"Quite frankly, I do not think any Secretary of State could have been clearer in his repeated words that he cannot increase the pay of resident doctors. They have received an average pay rise of 28.9% compared with three years ago: the highest settlement in the public sector. His door …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"My Lords, strikes are disruptive and costly. The strikes in July cost around £240 million. Thanks to the heroic efforts of other NHS staff during the recent November strikes, the NHS was able to maintain 95% of planned care, while still maintaining critical services. I urge the BMA to reconsider …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"The reform plan for change has been very clear from the outset of this Government. There has been a clear recognition that things need to change, which has driven the efforts to do everything possible to improve conditions both for the workforce and for those in receipt of care. It …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"I agree that it is essential that we move forward to modernise industrial relations, which is exactly what this Government are doing. We know that strong trade unions are essential for tackling insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement and low pay, but we have to move to a situation where there is …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"I have the figures in front of me. The data we have received reported an average of 17,200 resident doctors absent from work in each of the November rounds, which is slightly higher than the 16,200 average during the last set of strikes in July. Resident doctors make up about …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech
"I am very sorry to hear of the noble Baroness’s unfortunate experience and pleased to see her back on the Benches, fighting her corner. This is absolutely the backbone of what this Government intend to do. We knew when we came into government that standards had slipped. The pressures on …..." Baroness Blake of Leeds - View Speech