Biography
Baroness Lloyd of Effra engaged on four health and social care topics through six debate speeches and one committee contribution between March and June 2026. Her contributions focused primarily on family support and children's wellbeing, including speeches on paternity leave entitlements, bereaved partner's leave regulations, and children's online safety within the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. She served as a Government responder across these debates, addressing wider policy themes alongside the specific health and social care issues raised by other speakers.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“My Lords, I am pleased to respond for the Government, and I will address the key themes that have emerged through this thoughtful debate. I, too, start by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Scott of Needham Market, not only for securing the debate but for her skilful chairing of the Home-based Working Select Committee a…”
Record by topic
- Mental health474th of 8806.5
- Maternity & neonatal220th of 4384.0
- Heart disease & stroke324th of 3982.0
- Unpaid carers243rd of 2832.0
What they’ve said
“…There is also a risk of misleading or harmful advice, especially in contexts such as mental health. While AI can support clinicians and improve access to services, it must be used responsibly. The Government are clear that AI chatbots must not replace advice and support from trained medical professionals in the NHS.”
Artificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and Society · 2026-06-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…For example, the MHRA is developing an AI-based tool to analyse drug-to-drug interactions in cardiovascular patients, and this will enable MHRA regulators to safely analyse the implications of proposed new drugs quickly and more effectively.”
AI Regulation Bill · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The noble Lord is right to draw attention to the importance of fathers and mothers, the whole family unit and kinship carers in nurturing families, and the role of families in our communities. The review is wide-ranging.”
Self-employed: Paternity Leave · 2026-05-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…For example, evidence that mobile phone use is contributing to behaviour issues, bullying, mental health issues or belonging will make it likely that the expected standard for attendance and behaviour is not being met, and this will be reflected in Ofsted’s final reports.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-03-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…At work, we are putting in stronger protections for pregnant women and new mothers and tackling maternity inequality. We are also improving the system of parental leave, and making flexible working more easily available through our plan to make work pay.”
International Women’s Day · 2026-03-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
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