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Baroness Merron (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 May 2026

Debate

Healthy Life Expectancy: England

Contribution

I definitely agree. That is why data, particularly that which drives us to make funding decisions to get funding to where it is needed most, is absolutely crucial. I find the term “healthy life expectancy” more useful than what used to be called “life expectancy”. That, to me, was always only one side of the coin. However, I take on board the point that the noble Lord makes.

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