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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 08 Jan 2026
Schools and Universities: Language Learning

"My Lords, I too want to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins, for securing this debate and for her comprehensive and thoughtful introduction. Like others, I admire her perseverance in ensuring that we do not lose sight of the sustainability of language learning in schools and universities.

The economic security …..."

Baroness Prashar - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 08 Jan 2026
Broadcasting: Recent Developments

"My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Fowler, for securing this debate and for his thoughtful introduction. My remarks will be confined to public service broadcasting and the BBC.

As we have heard, we are operating in a very challenging media environment in which the case for public …..."

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Division Vote (Lords)
5 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Prashar (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 16 Crossbench No votes vs 17 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 132 Noes - 124
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Dec 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Stevenage, for her opening speech. This is a significant Bill and has the potential to reshape the governance landscape of England in a profound and lasting way. The intention of the Bill—to bring decisions closer to communities, strengthen local leadership …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Sentencing Bill

"My Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 101A. This Bill introduces a provision to restrict offenders to a certain geographical area when released on licence, without a requirement for judicial oversight or due process. This amendment would introduce a requirement for the Parole Board to have oversight of new …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
24 Nov 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Prashar (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 12 Crossbench Aye votes vs 5 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 81 Noes - 132
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Prashar (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 32 Crossbench No votes vs 5 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 244
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Nov 2025
Sentencing Bill

"My Lords, before I make my remarks, I declare two interests. I am a member of the Justice and Home Affairs Select Committee of the House of Lords, which is so admirably chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Foster. I am also an officeholder of the All-Party Group on Penal …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
5 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Prashar (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 18 Crossbench No votes vs 0 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 169
Division Vote (Lords)
5 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Prashar (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 18 Crossbench No votes vs 4 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 159 Noes - 194