"I thank the Minister for that reply. I refer specifically to the rape crisis centres that I know the Government have given some support and funding to, which of course is appreciated. However, the money which has been given is short-term money. What plans do the Government have, and what …..." Baroness Gould of Potternewton - View Speech
"I am pleased to hear how seriously the Government take this issue. How much funding are they initiating in order to train teachers, nurses, health workers and carers to recognise when there is a possibility of FGM happening and when it has taken place? Also, how is that funding being …..." Baroness Gould of Potternewton - View Speech
"My Lords, one of the strengths of the Women’s National Commission as a representative body of over 670 organisations was that it was able to deal with specific issues. As the Olympics are almost upon us, what action have the Government taken to follow up the extremely valuable work done …..." Baroness Gould of Potternewton - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what direct support they are giving to refuges providing protection for women fleeing from domestic violence...." Baroness Gould of Potternewton - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that reply and for any action that the Government are taking to protect women suffering from domestic violence. In spite of her comments, will she justify why up and down the country refuges are closing down or facing cuts? On a typical day, Women’s Aid …..." Baroness Gould of Potternewton - View Speech
"Will the Minister indicate what support and advice have been given to local and other relevant authorities to provide positive programmes to support children who have experienced domestic violence? I ask the question particularly in the light of the report that came out this week published by Refuge and the …..." Baroness Gould of Potternewton - View Speech