"My Lords, the Select Committee on Home-Based Working, of which I am a member, is receiving evidence from private sector employers that they are looking at innovative ways to measure productivity, but more importantly, to see what happens in the kind of telephone call the Minister has just referred to, …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, can the Minister comment on whether serious consideration will be given to debt relief for newly qualified dentists? They could then work as salaried employers for the NHS and deliver more than the 700,000 appointments we are aiming at, because we have such a long backlog. That would …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, I must reinform the House that if Amendment 2 is agreed, I will not be able to call Amendment 3 or Amendment 4 by reason of pre-emption...." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, I very much support this amendment and do so for an additional reason to those already given, which is that it will reduce the time staff have to spend discussing debt with severely ill people in a time of crisis. One thing we need to do is improve …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, I support all three amendments in this group but make the point that a lot of NHS care is now commissioned into the independent and charitable sectors. It is vital that records are kept in any care setting that is paid for by the NHS, not just by …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, the Cancer Research UK website clearly says:
“Drinking less alcohol can prevent”
at least seven types of cancer. The Statement refers to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Will the Government seriously consider a minimum unit price for alcohol to further reduce cancers across the board, particularly throat …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, the recent health visiting survey suggests that there is an inadequate service in the majority of England compared to the other three countries. It also shows that there are exemplars of good practice, such as in Manchester, but that families are sending children to primary school having had …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech