"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they are giving to local government to increase the number of women in leadership roles to be more in line with those in central government and the private sector...." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"My Lords, only 14.7% of local authorities are led by women. I do not think that is enough. We can compare that with the Government, where we have our second woman Conservative Prime Minister, whose Cabinet is 35% women. How can Her Majesty’s Government support local government with initiatives to …..." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"My Lords, I cannot help but stand up at this moment. It seems to me that the solution to this whole problem is unitary authorities...." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech