Baroness Alexander of Cleveden (Lab)

My Lords, I also welcome this debate. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bridges, for bringing it and welcome the noble Lord, Lord Pitt-Watson, to his place. As for the tone of the debate, it is inevitable

My Lords, I apologise to your Lordships for not being here at the start of proceedings. Noble Lords put me on to the Economic Affairs Committee yesterday; it had its inaugural meeting this afternoon a

My Lords, I also thank my noble friend Lady Morgan. When I arrived in your Lordships’ House 18 months ago, I had just become the chair of the body that certifies every electrician—there are 170,000 of

As some noble Lords know, I have some experience in my own family of the challenges around gender dysphoria and the difficulties for the trans community. I also have the experience of my mother, who w

My Lords, I also welcome the Government’s Statement, their commitment to cross-party working on this and their recognition of the importance of enforcement. I have a question about enforcement. The St

My Lords, I begin with my register of interests. I chair the Joint Industry Board of the electrotechnical sector, which brings together employers and unions operating in the electrotechnical, engineer