“…I anticipate that the Minister will tell me this already happens. The registration form for a general practice does carry a question about Armed Forces service, but the question is optional, is framed in the past tense—about having served—and is asked once at the point of registration.”
Record by topic
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- GP access209th of 2472.0
- Maternity & neonatal379th of 4532.0
- Adult social care & reform330th of 3972.0
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“…I want to make one point and give one example, at this time of remembrance and with society’s understanding of mental health developing—and, indeed, given the Minister’s role for mental health.”
Tobacco and Vapes Bill · 2025-11-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We do not speak of this as a national mental health emergency, but it is. Fathers are not just facing financial pressure; they are being denied time to bond with their children, to adjust to fatherhood and to share care equally with their partners. It can be deeply isolating.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The case for action is overwhelming. Today in the United Kingdom we grant mothers 52 weeks of maternity leave. Fathers receive just two weeks and are paid a mere £187.18 per week for it, which is less than half the national living wage.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-05-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I am extremely grateful to the Minister and to all noble Lords who took part in this short but important debate, which encompassed both the importance of the Reserve Forces and just some of the challenges that they face.”
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill · 2025-03-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Phasing out direct payments has required changes in many businesses to maintain profitable farming. Many studies suggest that the scale of funding needed to meet the targets in the Agriculture Acts of England and Wales is higher than current funding.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
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