Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 11 Jan 2021
Grassroots Sporting Fixtures and Facilities
"My Lords, sport is a lifeline of physical activities and mental well-being in areas where there is endemic housing overcrowding. I am therefore delighted that the Government are recognising youth workers as essential workers, because they have a vital role. I commend to the Minister and the House the work …..."Baroness Uddin - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Nov 2020
Sport Sector: Financial Support
"My Lords, I begin by extending my condolences to the worldwide fans of Diego Maradona, who died earlier today.
Youth provision by skilled staff has been a vital source of safe space and plays a critical role for young people who may be vulnerable, empowering them through recreation and sports …..."Baroness Uddin - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 19 Oct 2020
Historic Statues
"My Lords, on 17 December 2015, I drew to the attention of this House the brutal legacy of slavery which led to the establishment of Buxton memorial fountain just across from the Chamber. Colonisation across the globe was a trade of human misery, of men and women, families, communities and …..."Baroness Uddin - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 30 Apr 2020
Charitable and Voluntary Sector
"My Lords, the national and international charity sector has been the safety net for those most in need. It has strengthened our communities with extraordinary, innovative solutions, providing housing, education, refuge and food banks, and creating a platform for emerging leaders, including prominent women. This crisis should not change our …..."Baroness Uddin - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 22 Jan 2020
BBC Charter Review
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Written Question
Friday 31st July 2015
Asked by:
Baroness Uddin (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic contribution made by women of Black and Minority Ethnic background.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
Women from black and minority ethnic backgrounds make a vital contribution to the country's economic growth, but too many women are still unable to fulfil their potential. This is why the Prime Minister announced that the Government aims to close the gender pay gap in a generation.
To create a fair society in which everyone is able to fully contribute, regardless of their gender, race or background, the Government is; introducing the living wage, extending the right to request flexible working to all employees, rolling out shared parental leaving and increasing the support available for childcare costs.
Business has a key role to play as well, which is why the Government is asking employers with over 250 employees to publish the difference between the pay of their male and female employees. We are currently consulting on how best to do this.
More widely, our 2020 Vision initiative sets out ambitious but realistic aspirations to help people from all our communities really thrive. We want to increase the number of people from black and ethnic minorities in higher education and work, particularly in the professions, by 20 per cent by 2020. We also want to see our BME communities producing 20% of new recruits for the police and the army by then.