Baroness Jenkin of Kennington (Con)

My Lords, in normal times—does anyone remember those?—I would probably have focused my remarks on the gracious Speech on a number of other issues I care about: women’s health, women’s rights, violence

My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in the gap, which also gives me the opportunity to congratulate the maiden speakers and say that I look forward to their participation in our work

My Lords, first, a warm welcome to the new Members, especially those making their maiden speeches today. I made mine in the International Women’s Day debate 15 years ago. I sometimes feel a little les

My Lords, I thank my noble friend for initiating this debate. He has been consistent and persistent in his arguments, which he was also able to spell out in his Times article on Tuesday. The thousand

My Lords, I support my noble friend’s amendment but would like to speak to Amendment 502YE in the name of my noble friend Lady Barran. The Conservative Government published draft gender-questioning ch

My Lords, I too support Amendments 458 and 177, and I am delighted to support the amendments from my noble friend Lady Penn, Amendments 183CA and 183CB, which recognise the importance of helping child