Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 13 Dec 2017 Pensions
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will further consider transitional arrangements for state pension provision for women born in the 1950s...." Baroness Scott of Needham Market - View Speech
"My Lords, I tabled this debate to bring the attention of the House to a major injustice which has been carried out against a large number of women in this country: some 3.8 million women who have been impacted by accelerated changes to the retirement age. In doing so, I …..." Baroness Scott of Needham Market - View Speech
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on disabled people of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union...." Baroness Scott of Needham Market - View Speech
"My Lords, I am very pleased to have secured time for a debate this afternoon on the impact that leaving the EU will have on people with disabilities. During the referendum campaign, little was said about this matter and I have heard very little since. But the implications for millions …..." Baroness Scott of Needham Market - View Speech
"My Lords, I support the social security regulation which we are debating today—not just because it avoids an €11 million fine. I think it is a good thing in its own right. For once, we have a welcome change to the benefits system in that it is beginning genuinely to …..." Baroness Scott of Needham Market - View Speech
"My Lords, my support this evening for the Motion does not in any way detract from my absolute commitment to the need to have more women on boards, for a whole range of reasons which have already been given, but not least because not to have women on boards is …..." Baroness Scott of Needham Market - View Speech
"My Lords, I want to start by paying tribute to Commissioner Reding. We have seen the value of strong leadership when it is shown in this country, as it is here by the noble Lord, Lord Davies, and Vince Cable. Article 2 of the EU treaty clearly gives a competence …..." Baroness Scott of Needham Market - View Speech