Biography
Lord Vaizey of Didcot has engaged on health and social care topics through three debate speeches in the Lords. His contributions include participation in debates on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, where he drew on personal experience as a smoker, and responses to the King's Speech. The extracts provided do not contain substantive content on the four health topics listed (heart disease & stroke, cancer, public health & prevention, and mental health).
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in this debate, and I add to the plaudits directed at the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, who has prosecuted her agenda on digital safety and digital rights for more than a decade with acute skill and has certainly moved the dial on many occasions.”
Record by topic
- Cancer332nd of 6224.0
- Heart disease & stroke324th of 3982.0
- Mental health750th of 8802.0
- Public health & prevention573rd of 6882.0
What they’ve said
“…This is basically tobacco put into the mouth. Sweden has the lowest rate of lung cancer in Europe, but I do not know from the people who briefed me whether it has the highest rate of mouth cancer. I would love to know.”
Tobacco and Vapes Bill · 2025-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They make a huge difference to our soft power. They are not going to cure cancer, but the National Academy for Social Prescribing is a very welcome recognition that the arts can play a key role, particularly in mental health, an issue mentioned by the Minister.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
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