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Written Question
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Monday 25th March 2024

Asked by: Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions the Minister for Women and Equalities, or her officials or advisers, have had with Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) about the EHRC's investigation of Baroness Falkner of Margravine; and what assessment they have made of the conduct of that investigation, including the EHRC's decisions to suspend and later to terminate it.

Answered by Baroness Barran - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

As has been the case under successive administrations, the Government does not publish granular details of Ministerial meetings or discussions.

As an executive non departmental public body, the EHRC is operationally independent of Government. Any decisions related to the investigation are a matter for the EHRC to handle under its rules and procedures.


Written Question
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Monday 25th March 2024

Asked by: Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government on which dates since 24 July 2018 the Minister for Women and Equalities contacted officers or board members of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and discussed the Commission’s operational matters; in each case, what operational matters were discussed, and what were the outcomes of those discussions.

Answered by Baroness Barran - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

As has been the case under successive administrations, the Government does not publish granular details of Ministerial meetings or discussions.


Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 22 Mar 2024
Foetal Sentience Committee Bill [HL]

Speech Link

View all Baroness Barker (LD - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Foetal Sentience Committee Bill [HL]

Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 22 Mar 2024
Foetal Sentience Committee Bill [HL]

Speech Link

View all Baroness Barker (LD - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Foetal Sentience Committee Bill [HL]

Division Vote (Lords)
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Barker (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 263 Noes - 233
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Barker (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 209
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Barker (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 226
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Barker (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 71 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 285 Noes - 230
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Barker (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 71 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 228
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Barker (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 251 Noes - 214