Baroness Twycross (Lab)

We are generally interested in public sector productivity, but I would be happy to write to the noble Lord. Let me return to where I was heading at that point in my speech: the work of the Cabinet Sec

My Lords, I am pleased to answer this Question for Short Debate on what steps the Government intend to take to strengthen impartiality in the Civil Service and the delivery of public services. I thank

The noble Baroness has taken something completely out of context. We are committed to the G20 and to increasing our defence spending and global security. We will play a full part in this as a member o

The Government are committed to the 0.7% commitment on a long-term basis, when fiscal circumstances allow. We will continue to work collaboratively across international partnerships to ensure that our

We are committed to improving the rights of women on the global stage. This issue has been raised at the UN General Assembly and it will be one that the Government return to regularly.

The UK has a clear target in relation to defence spending, which, from memory, I am not sure that His Majesty’s Opposition necessarily did when they were on these Benches. We continue to be committed