"My Lords, I rise to support many of the people who have spoken today but in particular the amendments, which I have co-signed, in the name of the noble Baronesses, Lady Sugg and Lady Barker. However, having listened to the debate very thoroughly, and being a believer in free speech, …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"I want to clarify that I am not suggesting that we should not stop problems outside abortion clinics. I am trying to find the best solution so that women are protected, but understanding that not everybody who wants to express an opinion should be guilty of a public order offence. …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, the need to change the structure of the Civil Service may be imperative, but I cannot understand why we are going to reduce the number of fast-track graduate entrants next year. Other companies are trying to increase this to increase productivity and influence change. Those at university have …..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"Will the Minister explain what is being done for people who have not returned to school, who are not excluded from school, but, following Covid, have decided to self-exclude, who I believe are very severely at risk?..." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"That completes the business before the Grand Committee this afternoon. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room...." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"That completes the business before the Grand Committee this afternoon. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the room...." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech
"My Lords, I have received requests to ask a short question from the noble Lord, Lord McColl of Dulwich, and the noble Lord, Lord Morrow. I call the noble Lord, Lord McColl of Dulwich, to ask a short question for elucidation...." Baroness Watkins of Tavistock - View Speech