Proceedings began with the swearing in of non-affiliated peer LordCollins of Mapesbury, a former Law Lord whose position as Justice of the Supreme Court disqualified him from participation in the Lords between 2009 and 2011.
There will also be a Motion to Regret the new NHS Bodies and Local Authorities (Partnership Arrangements, Care Trusts, Public Health and Local Healthwatch) Regulations 2012 - LordCollins of Highbury will seek to highlight delays in establishing Local HealthWatch organisations.