Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2022
Social Security System
"My Lords, my noble friend may not be surprised when I ask whether there is any update on the issue of pensioner poverty and increasing the take-up of pension credit, to which so many pensioners are entitled but do not receive...."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Mar 2022
Women: Cost of Living
"My Lords, many single women are older—including mothers—and in poorer health, and they are also at greater risk of long-term unemployment. What are the Government doing to address that issue?..."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 03 Mar 2022
Older Workers: Job Market Opportunities
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that older workers can secure new opportunities in the jobs market...."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 03 Mar 2022
Older Workers: Job Market Opportunities
"My Lords, I first thank the House of Lords Library staff for their excellent help with the background statistics for this debate. I also thank the Centre for Ageing Better for its helpful briefings. I declare my interest as a board adviser to the not-for profit community interest company Bravestarts, …..."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 21 Feb 2022
State Pension Underpayments and Arrears for Women
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in correcting State Pension underpayments and arrears for women; what is their latest estimate of (1) the number of women who have had their State Pension increased so far, and (2) the proportion of the total affected by underpayments that …..."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 21 Feb 2022
State Pension Underpayments and Arrears for Women
"I thank my noble friend for her helpful response and for her department’s work. I have two questions: please could she explain why interest is not being added to back payments, as it was earlier for women whose underpayments were corrected after these official errors? Also importantly, I understand that …..."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 18 Jan 2022
State Pension Age
"My Lords, I am delighted that my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe will be leading an independent inquiry. Can my noble friend the Minister assure the House that some flexibility in state pension age will be considered for those who are not healthy and wealthy enough to wait for the ever-rising …..."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 23rd December 2021
Asked by:
Baroness Altmann (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with (1) the government of Israel, and (2) Palestinian representatives, about the Middle East peace process.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The UK remains committed to making progress towards a two-state solution. The Foreign Secretary discussed the Middle East Peace Process with Israeli FM Lapid on 29 November and Minister Cleverly raised with Deputy FM Roll on 9 November. Minister Cleverly met with Israeli Minister Frej and Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh on 17 November in Oslo at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee.
Written Question
Thursday 23rd December 2021
Asked by:
Baroness Altmann (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, (1) to strengthen the Abraham Accords, and (2) to expand those accords to additional nations.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The United Kingdom (UK) warmly welcomed the normalisation agreements between Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan. These were historic steps which see the normalisation of relations between friends of the UK.
Restoring cooperation is an important and constructive step towards peace, and shows both sides are willing to put the needs and security of both Israelis and Palestinians first. We need to build on this momentum through further dialogue and compromise to move towards a two state solution and a lasting solution to the conflict. The United Kingdom will continue to work towards a more peaceful and prosperous future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 29 Nov 2021
Rivers and Coastal Waters: Sewage
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend, his department and his officials for all the support that they have given on this issue during the passage of the then Environment Bill and the amendment from the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, that was finally accepted. I welcome the investigation …..."Baroness Altmann - View Speech
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