"My Lords, first, like all noble Lords in this debate, I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton. My noble friend Lord Cormack was absolutely right in his tribute to her as a shining example in this place, and he gave me the injunction to listen to …..." Lord Bates - View Speech
"My Lords, I understand that, by convention, the mover of the Motion is given the opportunity to be uninterrupted and then can respond to questions in the wind-up...." Lord Bates - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a great privilege and honour to respond to this debate on behalf of the Government. The report which we are looking at began on an extremely positive note. On page 1, it states:
“The hosting of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was an outstanding …..." Lord Bates - View Speech
That the draft regulations laid before the House on 22 January, 3 February and 5 February be approved.
Relevant documents: 20th, 21st and 22nd Reports from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, 29th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, considered in Grand Committee on 11 March...." Lord Bates - View Speech
That the Grand Committee do consider the Income Support (Work-Related Activity) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2014.
Relevant documents: 20th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, 29th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee..." Lord Bates - View Speech
"My Lords, these regulations were debated in the other place on 3 March 2014 and I am satisfied that they are fully compatible with our obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights.
The Government have made clear their commitment to improving sustainable employment opportunities and reducing worklessness, while supporting …..." Lord Bates - View Speech
"I am grateful to the noble Baroness for her response and for generously saying that support for this initiative in preparing people for the world of work is shared across parties. When we are dealing with some of the most vulnerable people in the country, it is important that, as …..." Lord Bates - View Speech
"While I am getting some guidance myself, I will move on to some of the other points that the noble Baroness raised. She asked: if childcare is not available, is this an excuse not to undertake a work-related activity? We have no power to mandate claimants to place their children …..." Lord Bates - View Speech