“…I turn first to the Government’s commitment to introduce an amendment to the Bill to appoint a maternity and neonatal commissioner. As the Minister stated, this was a recommendation from the final report of the national maternity and neonatal review, led by the noble Baroness, Lady Amos.”
Record by topic
- Women's health & gynaecology20th of 21216.0
- Public health & prevention125th of 70012.5
- Mental health301st of 89012.5
- Maternity & neonatal105th of 45310.5
- NHS waiting lists147th of 54310.0
- Learning disability & autism594th of 9054.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing241st of 3142.5
- Plastic & reconstructive surgery21st of 262.0
- Palliative & end of life care430th of 5402.0
- Cancer520th of 6412.0
- Adult social care & reform330th of 3972.0
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What they’ve said
“My Lords, I am pleased to bring forward this debate and I thank all noble Lords who will speak. Although speaking time is unfortunately short, I hope that today’s interest leads to further opportunities to examine the impact of cuts to official development assistance.”
International Development Outcomes for Women and Girls · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I express my sincere thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing today’s debate and for his tireless and principled leadership on atrocity prevention.”
Combating Atrocity Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…However, the guidance for neighbourhood health centres states that gynaecology is a minimum requirement, which is welcome given the waiting lists, but the women’s health hubs are not.”
Women’s Health Strategy · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Across England more than 570,000 women are waiting for gynaecology care, one of the highest waiting lists anywhere in the NHS. As the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has pointed out, if every woman waiting stood shoulder to shoulder, the queue would stretch for 191 miles.”
International Women’s Day · 2026-03-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…A large national cohort study undertaken in England and Wales published in the International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics found that telemedical abortion is “safe, effective and improves care”, and is preferred by women.”
Crime and Policing Bill · 2026-02-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
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