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Bishop of Carlisle asks about extension of access to defibrillators to prevent Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

During a discussion on the prevalence of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADs) on 9th June 2021, the Bishop of Carlisle asked a question on the possibility of defibrillators being made more widely available as a preventative measure:

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle: My Lords, does the Minister concur with the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation that for the 50% of SADS deaths that show no prior warning signs, rapid access to automatic external defibrillators—AEDs—is the only way to prevent many tragedies occurring? If so, do Her Majesty’s Government have any plans for expanding the number of AEDs available throughout the country, especially at sporting venues?

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Bishop of Carlisle asks about informed consent in collection of medical information

On 8th June 2021, during a discussion on collection of patient care records by the NHS, the Bishop of Carlisle asked a question on the issue of informed consent for patients to opt out of having their data collected and stored:

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle: My Lords, informed consent is at the heart of good patient care. Can the Minister tell us what plans Her Majesty’s Government have to inform patients that they have the right to opt out of having their personal medical information collected in this way? How will this be advertised?

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Bishop of Carlisle asks about relationship between obesity and mental health

The Bishop of Carlisle asked a question on the importance of understanding links between obesity and mental health conditions on 29th May 2021, during a discussion on the government’s health policies:

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle: My Lords, I too echo all the appreciative comments made about the Lord Speaker. Does the Minister agree that any interventions to address obesity must take account of the complex relationship between mental health and obesity? For example, people who are obese have a 55% increased risk of developing depression over time, and people living with depression have a 58% increased risk of becoming obese. Can we ensure that attempts to remedy one problem do not exacerbate the other?

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Votes: Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021

On 28th May 2021, the House of Lords debated a motion to pass the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021. Votes were held on amendments to the motion, in which Bishops took part.

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Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021: Bishop of Carlisle raises issues of devolution and stipulations on foetal disability

On 28th April 2021, the Bishop of Carlisle spoke in opposition to the passage of the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations, citing the issue of devolution and the inclusion in the regulations of the legalisation of abortion in cases of severe foetal impairment:

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle: My Lords, we are all aware of the sensitivities surrounding abortion, as the noble Viscount, Lord Younger, has observed, and also of the wide range of deeply held views that it provokes. However, whatever our own particular standpoint on abortion per se, which is, as the House has been reminded, now legal in Northern Ireland, there are two specific aspects of these regulations which must be of general concern. One has to do with devolution, as we have already been reminded. To quote from a recent statement issued by the Archbishop of Armagh:

“It is a matter of regret that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland intends to seek powers from Parliament to give direction to the Department of Health in Northern Ireland around what is clearly a devolved matter.”

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Bishop of Carlisle asks about funding for brain cancer research

The Bishop of Carlisle received the following written answer on 26th April 2024:

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle asked Her Majesty’s Government when they will allocate the remainder of the £40 million pledged to brain cancer research announced in May 2018.

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Bishop of Carlisle draws attention to link between alcohol and domestic abuse

The Bishop of Carlisle spoke in a debate in response to a report from the Alcohol Harm Commission on 22nd April 2021, pointing out the strong links present between alcohol and domestic violence:

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle [V]: My Lords, I too congratulate the commission on its work in highlighting the harm caused by the abuse of alcohol. I wish to focus my brief remarks on the relationship between alcohol and domestic violence.

The statistics make this clear. Home Office figures indicate that alcohol is involved in up to 50% of cases of domestic abuse, as we were informed earlier by the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay. Though not necessarily a direct cause, it is frequently a significant contributary factor. What is more, when alcohol is involved, the abuse affecting children, as well as adults, is more likely to be serious, increasing the risk of physical, emotional and psychological harm.

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Votes: Fire Safety Bill

On 17th March 2021, the House of Lords debated the Fire Safety Bill. A vote was held on an amendment to the bill tabled by the Bishop of St Albans:

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Domestic Abuse Bill: Bishop of Carlisle supports amendment on medical evidence charges

On 15th March 2021, during a debate on the Domestic Abuse Bill, the Bishop of Carlisle spoke in support of an amendment addressing fees charged for medical evidence:

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle [V]: My Lords, I too address Amendment 71. As the lead bishop for health and social care, and with the support of my friend the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of London—as we have heard, she supported this amendment in Committee—I also thank the Government for listening and for tabling amendments that prohibit charging for medical evidence under these circumstances. I also pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, for his hard work in raising this matter. I regard the Government’s proposal as an excellent addition to the Bill, which will greatly assist a group of highly vulnerable people in securing the support that they need, and I am glad of this opportunity to express our gratitude to all those involved in bringing this about.

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Votes: Domestic Abuse Bill

On 15th March 2021, the House of Lords debated the Domestic Abuse Bill in report. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which Bishops took part:

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