I want to make it clear that the lobbying sector does an important job. It is very useful to the government to hear the views of a broad range of groups to make sure we get the best. Andrew Lansley broadcleargovernment Change image and share on social
The Transparency Bill is something we should all support - practical steps in promoting an open and accountable democracy. Andrew Lansley accountablebilldemocracy Change image and share on social
Peer pressure and social norms are powerful influences on behaviour, and they are classic excuses. Andrew Lansley behaviourclassicexcuse Change image and share on social
Go to any hospital, you'll find wards that are run by senior nurses with matrons. The point is do they have the power, do they have the responsibility inside the hospital? Andrew Lansley findhospitalinside Change image and share on social
We must aim for a zero-tolerance approach to hospital-acquired infections; we have to be clear about who's in charge at ward level, so there's proper accountability, and we need to reduce the reliance on agency nursing staff. Andrew Lansley accountabilityacquireagency share on social
As part of the E.U., my children can have the freedom and the opportunity to work and live across Europe; to be ambitious in the world's largest market; and to access so much of the history, the culture and the opportunity which is our common European heritage. Andrew Lansley accessambitiouschild share on social
The NHS is a national organisation, but it is best delivered locally. Andrew Lansley deliverlocallynational Change image and share on social
I think we have to understand that sugar is an essential component of food; it's just that sugar in excess is an inappropriate and unhelpful diet. Andrew Lansley componentdietessential Change image and share on social
We know, in Wales or in England - you simply can't trust Labour on the NHS. In England, we are delivering for patients while Labour just use the NHS as a political football. We won't let them; we'll always fight for the NHS. Andrew Lansley deliverenglandfight share on social
Safe care saves lives and saves money. Adverse events like high levels of infection, blood clots or falls in hospital, emergency readmissions and pressure sores cost the NHS billions of pounds every year. There is a serious human cost, too, with patients ending up injured, or even dead. Most are avoidable with the right care. Andrew Lansley adversebillionblood share on social