All 1 Debates between Lord Blunkett and Baroness Stedman-Scott

Minister for Equalities

Debate between Lord Blunkett and Baroness Stedman-Scott
Thursday 20th October 2022

(2 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Stedman-Scott Portrait Baroness Stedman-Scott (Con)
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The noble Baroness again raises the issue of people in the care industry on low pay. Obviously, we need to increase pay so that people can live a decent life, but as far as my job is concerned, I am full strength on equalities issues relating to women. I have just come back from the G7, where I represented women. I spoke really vociferously because, as I said in my speech, women are underrepresented, they are underpaid and they are underutilised.

Lord Blunkett Portrait Lord Blunkett (Lab)
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My Lords, my views on identity politics are pretty well known both in this House and publicly. I might help the Minister by suggesting that it might be that the inclusion and diversity post is about ensuring that all people from all backgrounds—whether they have disabilities or not—feel included in and are given the support they need to fully participate in this House. Would that not be a good thing?

Baroness Stedman-Scott Portrait Baroness Stedman-Scott (Con)
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It certainly would be a good thing and I am sure people in this Chamber are listening to the recommendation of the noble Lord.