"My Lords, I agree entirely with what the noble Lord, Lord Markham, just said. We have a tried and tested way of measuring people’s capacity, but we do not have a single tried and tested way of measuring people’s ability. That is a very broad concept, and anybody who has …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest as chair of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. I have followed what the different royal colleges are saying and it is not true to say that they are opposed to the Bill in general. Most of them are neutral, one or two …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, the escalation of brutal attacks against Palestinians on the West Bank by people from illegal settlements may well increase the number of Palestinian refugees. I was glad to hear the Minister say that sanctions will be continued against such attacks, but can he say whether the Government will …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, can the Minister say what representations the Government have made to the UAE about its continuing support for the RSF, including the provision of military equipment?..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech