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102 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDCovid-19: People with Neurological ConditionsMy Lords, I am pleased to have the opportunity to debate this matter today in order to hear the Government’s plans to restart specialist neurology services after the devastating…27 May 2021HANSARDCriminal Justice Review: Response to RapeIs the Minister aware that an analysis of Home Office figures published this week by the Guardian revealed this: “While there were 52,210 rapes recorded by police in England and…26 May 2021HANSARDGender-balanced Parliament and Male PrimogenitureIs the Minister aware that, since 1958, only 326 life Peers created have been women, representing 21% of the total? Not one woman hereditary Peer sits in this House today, and…20 Apr 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is pleasure to follow the Minister who opened the debate, and I am sure that we all associate ourselves with her remarks regarding Sarah Everard. Our thoughts are with her and…11 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s EqualityIs the Minister aware that the Commission on the Status of Women’s conference will commence on 15 March with the themes of women’s full participation in decision-making in public…09 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen in Elected OfficeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase the number of women holding elected office in the United Kingdom.08 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen in Elected OfficeDoes the Minister agree with me that the barriers which prevent women seeking elected office include abuse and discrimination, as well as elected institutions being seen as…08 Mar 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, while I welcome this Bill, I think it a shame that it has taken so long to acknowledge that maternity leave should be granted to Ministers, and that it is being rushed…22 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased to move Amendment 173 in my name in this group of amendments. It is a fact that domestic abuse disproportionately impacts women. More than one in four women…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. I also thank Refuge for their briefings and support. As the Minister said, I think we have got the right balance in our…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownWhile I welcome the Statement, there is one group of people that does not get a mention—those who are victims of elder abuse. Will the Minister say what measures are being taken…19 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased that this Bill is finally before us. Although I welcome the Bill, as it stands there are gaps, which many noble Lords have mentioned today and which will…05 Jan 2021HANSARDPuberty-blocker DrugsIs the Minister aware that the ruling and the NHS England response to it have caused significant uncertainty and distress among young people and families currently supported by…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic Abuse of Older PeopleIs the Minister aware that the situation facing older victims has deteriorated significantly since the pandemic, as they are faced with an impossibly cruel situation in which they…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic Abuse of Older PeopleTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support older people at risk from domestic abuse while restrictions are in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic.01 Dec 2020HANSARDLGBT Community: Domestic AbuseDoes the Minister agree that there is a lack of support for elderly LGBT people who are victims of domestic abuse and face distinctive barriers in accessing domestic abuse…24 Nov 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseFollowing on from the previous question, does the Minister agree that an increase in core funding, which she mentioned, for women’s refuges is needed because of the sharp increase…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Over-60sWill the Minister agree with me that women over 60 who work in care homes have to make impossible decisions between a job and their health, and will she further agree with me that…12 Oct 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Foulkes and all noble Lords who have spoken today on these amendments, the majority making a very good case to have Boundary Commission…08 Oct 2020