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Spring Update - 2022

Press freedom

In an interview with News Media Europe, Guy spoke out on World Press Freedom Day in May about the importance of a free press - particularly in light of the terrible conflict in Ukraine. His interview is here. Guy is Press Freedom Ambassador of News Media Europe.

Ban on HFSS ads is "dangerous, unworkable and unfair"

During a debate in the House of Lords on the Government's plans contained in the Health and Care Bill to ban advertising of High Fat Salt and Sugar (HFSS) food, Guy said that - while he supports the Government's aim to tackle childhood obesity - he was "wholly opposed" to the proposed ban.

Health Bill is chance to achieve equality of access on FLS

During the passage of the Health and Care Bill in the House of Lords, Lord Black moved an amendment to ensure that there is universal coverage for Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in England and Wales, as there is in Northern Ireland.

Introducing the amendment he said:

Government must act to stop kitten smuggling

Introducing a short debate in the House of Lords on the smuggling of domestic animals, Lord Black welcomed Government proposals to clamp down on the smuggling of puppies into the UK through new pet travel regulations, but asked "should not the same protections apply to kittens?"

Osteoporosis - late diagnosis and inadequate treatment "unacceptable"

Introducing a short debate on osteoporosis in the House of Lords, Guy - whose Mother suffered from the condition - highlighted how "broken bones seriously impact the lives of the elderly, causing significant ill health and premature death," and said that "many arise unnecessarily as a result of u