We have not sought to agree a collective position across our Benches. It is for noble Lords to come to their own view. Of course the Front Bench has a view, but we must always respect the views of our Back-Benchers.
"My Lords, this has been a considered debate, and I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Bolton, for the careful way in which she opened it. However, the fact that we have once again spent an entire day of precious parliamentary time debating our future as a House will …..." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"They are discriminatory because the people here now came in thinking they were staying for life, and those who come in from now on will know that they finish at 80. That is the difference...." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"My Lords, this has been a thought-provoking debate, with excellent contributions from all sides of the House. Private Members’ Bills are so often a good way to start a debate on a topic that otherwise would not be discussed in so much detail. The noble Baroness, Lady Hayter of Kentish …..." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"My Lords, while the independent Rycroft review consulted political parties on political donations, the Government have singularly failed to do so. Why did Ministers fail to consult the Parliamentary Parties Panel on these measures?..." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interest as vice-president of the Local Government Association and of the National Association for Local Councils.
The Social Housing Bill attempts to address an important issue across many local authorities: namely, that we are not building enough social housing. Yet this Bill goes about this …..." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interest as the vice-president of the Local Government Association and vice-president of the National Association of Local Councils.
Housing appears to have taken a back seat in the Government’s agenda. For all the talk of 1.5 million new homes, we heard no mention of that …..." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech
"My Lords, given continued reports from women that they are discharged from services following miscarriage with little psychological support or follow-up care, what assessment have the Government made of whether current NHS pathways are meeting the commitments set out in the women’s health strategy? How will the improvements that these …..." Baroness Scott of Bybrook - View Speech