I understand the seriousness of the hon. Gentleman’s point. I will not be able to get the Secretary of State to come before the House, but I will certainly ensure that she knows about the hon. Gentleman’s concern.

I understand the seriousness of the hon. Gentleman’s point. I will not be able to get the Secretary of State to come before the House, but I will certainly ensure that she knows about the hon. Gentleman’s concern.

In a recent parliamentary answer, it was stated that in 2004 there were 103,000 prescriptions for diamorphine hydrochloride, falling to 61,000 in 2005 due to a shortage of supplies. That has led to seriously and terminally ill patients not being able to receive the pain relief that they so desperately...

In a recent parliamentary answer, it was stated that in 2004 there were 103,000 prescriptions for diamorphine hydrochloride, falling to 61,000 in 2005 due to a shortage of supplies. That has led to seriously and terminally ill patients not being able to receive the pain relief that they so desperately...

I congratulate the hon. Member for North-East Cambridgeshire (Mr. Moss) on securing this debate on what is, as he says, an extremely important topic. I listened carefully to him. He spoke with clarity and commitment not only about the position that his constituent finds herself in, but more generally about...

I congratulate the hon. Member for North-East Cambridgeshire (Mr. Moss) on securing this debate on what is, as he says, an extremely important topic. I listened carefully to him. He spoke with clarity and commitment not only about the position that his constituent finds herself in, but more generally about...

I start by expressing my gratitude for this opportunity to raise such an important subject, which affects the lives of millions of people in this country daily. Chronic pain affects one in seven people in every parliamentary constituency throughout the United Kingdom. Inadequately managed, conditions associated with pain can have...

I start by expressing my gratitude for this opportunity to raise such an important subject, which affects the lives of millions of people in this country daily. Chronic pain affects one in seven people in every parliamentary constituency throughout the United Kingdom. Inadequately managed, conditions associated with pain can have...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on treatment of pain in the NHS.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on treatment of pain in the NHS.

(2) what research her Department has (a) undertaken and (b) assessed on the capability of newborn infants to display (i) behavioural, (ii) physiological and (iii) metabolic signs of pain and distress; and if she will make a statement.

(2) what research her Department has (a) undertaken and (b) assessed on the capability of newborn infants to display (i) behavioural, (ii) physiological and (iii) metabolic signs of pain and distress; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what research her Department has conducted into experience of pain in premature babies; and if she will make a statement;

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what research her Department has conducted into experience of pain in premature babies; and if she will make a statement;

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list neonatal units in England which regularly use a pain tool to assess chronic pain in infants; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list neonatal units in England which regularly use a pain tool to assess chronic pain in infants; and if she will make a statement.

When may we have a debate on the world shortage of diamorphine, which means that anyone dying in a third-world country has only a one in 20 chance of gaining access to that vital pain reliever? Would it not be more sensible to employ our troops in ensuring that the...

When may we have a debate on the world shortage of diamorphine, which means that anyone dying in a third-world country has only a one in 20 chance of gaining access to that vital pain reliever? Would it not be more sensible to employ our troops in ensuring that the...

I was not aware that there was a shortage of diamorphine. I recognise that, in some parts of the world, the cost of the drug will probably be beyond the means of many people who would benefit from its use. I am not sure, however, that I agree with my...

I was not aware that there was a shortage of diamorphine. I recognise that, in some parts of the world, the cost of the drug will probably be beyond the means of many people who would benefit from its use. I am not sure, however, that I agree with my...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list the drugs licensed for use in the NHS to provide pain relief for children.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list the drugs licensed for use in the NHS to provide pain relief for children.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what discussions he has had with the Department for Health on the potential effects of the expert patient programme on incapacity benefit reform; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what discussions he has had with the Department for Health on the potential effects of the expert patient programme on incapacity benefit reform; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) priority and (b) routine referrals have been made for appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital in each of the past four years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) priority and (b) routine referrals have been made for appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital in each of the past four years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he plans to introduce to reduce out-patient waiting times for (a) priority and (b) routine appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he plans to introduce to reduce out-patient waiting times for (a) priority and (b) routine appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what additional financial resources have been put in place to provide for referrals to the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital in each of the past four years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what additional financial resources have been put in place to provide for referrals to the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital in each of the past four years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent research she has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the ability of (i) decapod crustaceans and (ii) cephalopods to experience pain; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent research she has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the ability of (i) decapod crustaceans and (ii) cephalopods to experience pain; and if she will make a statement.

Lords debate on motion to take note of the Report of the Select Committee on the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill. (HL 86 2004/05). Agreed to on question. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords debate on motion to take note of the Report of the Select Committee on the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill. (HL 86 2004/05). Agreed to on question. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords debate on motion to take note of the Report of the Select Committee on the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill. (HL 86 2004/05). Agreed to on question. (Part 2 of 2).

Lords debate on motion to take note of the Report of the Select Committee on the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill. (HL 86 2004/05). Agreed to on question. (Part 2 of 2).

My Lords, this debate should not be afflicted either by religious extremism towards the secular thinker or secular bigotry towards the religious believer. It is important—is it not?—that we attach to this problem disciplined thinking and clear analysis. After the rather ironic comments suggesting that a secular contribution is the...

My Lords, this debate should not be afflicted either by religious extremism towards the secular thinker or secular bigotry towards the religious believer. It is important—is it not?—that we attach to this problem disciplined thinking and clear analysis. After the rather ironic comments suggesting that a secular contribution is the...