All 1 Debates between Baroness Campbell of Surbiton and Lord McFall of Alcluith

Disabled People: Personal Assistants

Debate between Baroness Campbell of Surbiton and Lord McFall of Alcluith
Wednesday 7th September 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McFall of Alcluith Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith)
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My Lords, we have a remote contribution from the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton.

Baroness Campbell of Surbiton Portrait Baroness Campbell of Surbiton (CB) [V]
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My Lords, I have contributed to your Lordships’ House for 15 years because I am supported by PAs. Without them, thousands of disabled people could not work. Can the Minister explain how the Government are honouring their commitment to support disabled people’s UN convention rights to live independently, given the current PA employment crisis? Does he agree that fixing social care must include many different ways of attracting motivated PAs? Will he meet me and disabled experts to discuss solutions to this crisis?