"I thank my noble friend the Minister for that very helpful reply. Are all complaints of sexual harassment and assault recorded? How are they monitored, and is the Minister aware of what percentage leads to disciplinary action or prosecution?..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"My Lords, I begin by offering my congratulations to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Portsmouth on his inspiring maiden speech. In the short time I have, I want to make two key arguments. First, the Government are right to tackle the fundamental challenges that were undermining the British …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"My Lords, we have had much discussion of the process in these questions so far, but can my noble friend the Minister remind the House that it is the substance of the Budget that matters much more for families and businesses throughout this country? The doubling of the headroom in …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for that reply. Does he recognise that this £10 billion deal secures the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde for years to come and is surely a vote of confidence in the UK Labour Government? However, is he aware that this is in stark contrast …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic and industrial impact in Scotland of the United Kingdom’s recent defence agreement with Norway, and what discussions they have had with the Scottish Government to ensure Scotland maximises the benefits of this partnership...." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"My Lords, can my noble friend the Minister explain to the House the role of record levels of public investment and how they contribute to economic growth? In his answer, lest we forget, can he remind the House of the financial legacy that we inherited from the last Government—particularly the …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I strongly welcome this opportunity to speak in support of the Bill introduced by my honourable friend Tracy Gilbert. As has been said, and I am sure we all agree, it is vital to ensure that all electors are able to participate in the process and choose those who represent …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I say to my noble friend the Minister that I warmly welcome this Statement, most particularly its emphasis on the negotiations with India in respect of the Scottish whisky industry and the benefits it will bring for that industry but also, more broadly, for the Scottish economy. Will my noble …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend the Minister for that reply. I know that he is in high standing in the defence sector in Scotland. Will he consider the establishment of a specific, proactive programme of employment within deprived communities to ensure that the benefits of increased investment in the defence …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech