Biography
The Earl of Clancarty raised concerns about long Covid sufferers during a Lords debate on coronavirus deaths, specifically questioning whether Government employment policies might disadvantage those requiring medical care and financial support during their recovery. He also participated in committee work on education for 11 to 16-year-olds, where he highlighted the financial difficulties facing the arts sector and called for greater ministerial attention to this area.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“My Lords, following on from the last question, will the Government ensure that the large number of long Covid sufferers do not become victims of the Government’s drive to get the unemployed back to work when what they need primarily is the right medical care and, if necessary, financial support while they get well agai…”
Record by topic
- Mental health744th of 8802.5
- Long Covid48th of 552.0
What they’ve said
“…On Wednesday, we had an Oral Question on the relationship between mental health and poor school attendance. I wonder how much of a circular argument that is and whether a different approach to education will also have an effect in this regard—an approach that does not rely so much on the sometimes deadening experience…”
Education for 11 to 16 Year-olds (Committee Report) · 2024-07-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
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