Lords debates health and food
6 July 2022 (updated on 6 July 2022)
On Thursday 7 July, members of the House of Lords debated the relationship between improving the overall health of the nation and good food production.
Debate
Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrats), Co-Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Peers, put forward the debate.
This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
Members speaking
Members speaking in the debate included:
- Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrats), Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for Health
- Baroness Merron (Labour), Opposition Lords Spokesperson for Health and Social Care
- Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party), former leader of the Green Party
Lord Kamall (Conservative), Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) responded on behalf of the government.
Get involved
Watch and read the debate
Find out more about the issues discussed on Parliament TV or read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore background information
Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Learn more about how the House of Lords checks and challenges government.
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