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Proceeding contribution from Lord Warner (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health Bill.


Health Bill

I do not propose to venture down the paths that the noble Lord, Lord Monson, is encouraging us to go along. He thinks that they are relevant, but I do not think that they are relevant to this Bill. The noble Lord, Lord Naseby, raised the issue of ID. There are a range of proof of age cards around. Guidance is given by trading standards officers to retailers on the range of available cards. The Government do not seek to support one card over another. However, we work with trading standards officers to ensure good compliance. Those arrangements will continue if the age is raised from 16 years-old to 18 years-old following the public consultation. I believe that is the correct answer to the noble Lord, Lord Naseby. Clause 13 agreed to. Clause 14 [Code of practice relating to health care associated infections]:


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
682 c30GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Codes of practice Age Hospitals Fixed penalties Health hazards Fines Hygiene Infectious diseases NHS Powers of entry MRSA Working conditions Sales Young people Shipping Smoking Territorial waters
Legislation
Health Bill 2005-06
Link
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